Recent Press & News Articles

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Commerce residents uphold area's history, community pride - Des Moines Register - Aug 31, 2006

Two West Des Moines P&Z commissioners stand to personally benefit from their votes - Des Moines Cityview - Aug 3, 2006

WDM tackles touchy bridge issue - Raccoon River area residents hope spans stay off city's plans - Aug 1, 2006 - Des Moines Register - Aug 1, 2006

WDM commissioners agree to drop bridge plan - Des Moines Register - July 20th, 2006

West Des Moines neighbors organize against potential road through Walnut Woods - Des Moines Cityview - June 15th, 2006

DNR Bridge Article - June 5th, 2006

 WDM Planning Questions from RRNA - June 2006

 WDM Response to letters from May 24th Meeting

 WDM Ultimate Street Circulation Map from Comprehensive Plan May 2006

 P&Z Letter from the Raccoon River Neighborhood Association - May 20, 2006
 Map attachment for P&Z Letter

Commerce Bridge Article - March 16, 2006

Des Moines Register Article - February 22, 2006