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West Des Moines

West Des Moines, Iowa

Official City Record

Official source, last checked Sep 19, 2026

City Council meets: Mondays at 5:30 PM (typically bi-weekly)
Meeting location: City Council Chambers, West Des Moines City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
City Clerk: Ryan Jacobson, City Clerk (Deputy: Julius Arrington) · 515-222-3603 · ryan.jacobson@wdm.iowa.gov · West Des Moines City Hall, Wing 2B, 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Agendas posted at: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/city-council/agendas-minutes
Mayor / City Manager: Mayor Russ Trimble; City Manager Tom Hadden is the operational chief executive · (515) 222-3600 · 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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