The deadline to response to the 2020 Census is Wednesday, Sept. 30.
If residents still have storm debris to dispose of, the next free SCRUB event is this weekend, Saturday, September 19 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Schaul replaces Bob Fagen who retired in December.
The Des Moines City Council will address joining the consent decree at their meeting on Monday, September 14.
"Nearly 70 percent of the City is complete, and we plan to collect the remaining 30 percent this week, or early next week at the latest."
The buildings were scheduled to reopen on October 1.
The City will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2020.
Residents also need to be aware of some changes that have been made to bulk item and appliance collection in the City.
City staff have partnered with generous volunteers to help speed up the process and return parks, trails and cemeteries to normal condition.
Parks and Recreation staff are recording where large debris has fallen and will return to those areas once the ground is frozen.
The City of Des Moines earlier this month started issuing checks totaling $1,115,671 to 142 small businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Crews started painting the messages and images in the East Village and will turn their efforts next week to the Court Avenue District.
Scientific studies have shown that face coverings over the mouth and nose significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Sticker requirements for collecting yard waste are waived again this week.
The centers will be in the meeting room wings of Central Library and East Side Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 24-28.
The MWA Compost Center will be open again this Saturday, August 22 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1601 Harriett Street.
The City of Des Moines received $38 million of revenue in the first year of the Local Option Sales & Service Tax.
The figures are consistent with initial estimates and were publicly released this week in an annual report.
August 31 is the deadline to purchase City of Des Moines dog and cat licenses without incurring a $50 per animal late fee.
Foundation to award $80,000 in nonprofit grants
The City Council this afternoon will consider amending its procedural rules.
The MWA Compost Center (1601 Harriett Street) will be open again Saturday, August 22 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
The City of Des Moines Public Works Department will begin curbside collection of storm-related tree debris starting Monday, August 17.
The centers will be in the meeting room wings of Central Library and East Side Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The City of Des Moines has initiated a safety campaign to provide free face coverings to residents who need them.
Most fire alarm systems are designed with a battery backup of 24 hours.
Public Works Director Jonathan Gano said the guidelines will assist with Citywide curbside collection of tree debris starting on August 17.
The next step is making it easier for residents to start the cleanup.
The meeting was recessed and will reconvene Wednesday, August 5 at 9 a.m. with all items remaining on the agenda.
Events fewer than 250 people will still be required to meet CDC guidelines and have approval from the City Manager.
If you believe you were exposed, you should stay home and self-monitor for symptoms, and follow all CDC guidelines.
Touch points such as benches and common areas at the facility are disinfected multiple times daily, as per safety protocol.
Nominations must be submitted online at DSM.city/PPRCyouth by Thursday, August 20, 2020.
The community spread of the virus this summer precluded the scheduled reopening of buildings in June and July.
Flashboards are two-feet high and nine-feet long and made of corrugated steel.
This weekend’s events will take place on Saturday at the following locations and times.
This is a City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department Public Notice that there was a reported positive case of COVID-19 on July 14.
Olson-Douglas said the relief grants range from $3,500 to $10,000 and that checks would be available in two weeks.
Local restaurants to provide $350,000 in free meals this summer to Des Moines families and residents in need during the coronavirus.