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Frank Cownie, after 20 years as Des Moines' mayor, will not seek reelection
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoFrank Cownie, Des Moines' longest-serving mayor, will not seek reelection. After 20 years of serving...
As Frank Cownie closes chapter as Des Moines' mayor, a look at his 20 years in office
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 6 months agoFrom a flash flood to COVID-19, here's a look at Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie's leadership through...
Frank Cownie: Thank you, Des Moines, for letting me serve 20 years as mayor
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoDear residents of Des Moines: This is a letter that best begins with a thank you — and here’s why....
In surprise move, Des Moines City Council names new building for Mayor Frank Cownie
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe city of Des Moines has purchased a former Nationwide Insurance office building downtown to house...
Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie announces endorsement for a mayoral candidate
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 6 months agoDes Moines' longest-serving mayor has announced his endorsement for Connie Boesen to become the...
Des Moines City Council supports tougher federal gun control laws, mayor, other members say
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Des Moines City Council supports stronger federal gun control laws, Mayor Frank Cownie said at...
Des Moines mayor asks absent councilor to respond to letter or assume she's 'abandoned' seat
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoIn a last-ditch effort, the Des Moines City Council is giving colleague Indira Sheumaker until...
Des Moines City Council butts heads over development agreements in first meeting since election
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoIn their first meeting after a contentious mayoral race, Des Moines City Council members clashed...
Mayoral candidates share visions for Des Moines' future; discuss policing, homelessness
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 11 months agoThree mayoral hopefuls shared their vision for Des Moines' future Tuesday night in the first forum...
Des Moines mayoral candidates raise nearly $700K in campaign donations combined
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 6 months agoDes Moines' candidates for mayor raised a combined nearly $700,000 to run their campaigns for the...