From preparing for major federal healthcare and food benefit cuts to taking concrete steps toward downtown revitalization, the Des Moines City Council tackled a broad slate of local and regional issues during its Sept. 24, 2026 meeting. Key highlights included survey results unveiling the top challenges facing downtown businesses, a unanimous vote to return a critical development agreement to the Planning Commission, and the approval of a $500,0…
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