Just a reminder for people to check your tires. A lot of people were driving all over the place this morning with barely any snow on the roads. I'm a dealership tech and see these common issues all the time and recommend checking.

- If you have summer tires I recommend getting winters or all seasons. Summer tires are going to be hard like a hockey puck and not perform at all in the colder temps and snow. Summer tires are "soft" and are meant for hot roads. (Most dealerships will price match tires and will store your summer tires for around $50 if you don't have space)

- Check your tire pressures. A majority of vehicles have the recommended tire pressures on the inside of the driver side door jam below the door latch. For example fronts-32psi rears-36psi. If you don't have this sticker, just google your vehicles tire pressures. I get customers all the time with their tires well below the recommended. So double check.

- Check your tread depth. Every tire has bare minimum bars between the tread pattern. If you are close or riding on top of these bars your tires need replaced as they are at 4/32s or lower with remaining tread depth and will provide little traction in snow/slush conditions.
You can also do the Penny trick and put Abe Lincolns' head between the tread.
-Red zone (REPLACE) is the top of his head.
-Yellow Zone (recommend replacing soon) is on his forehead.
-Green Zone (Good tread life.) eye level.

- Check your tires alignment, if the outside/inside of your tire tread is smooth/bald it's to late and you need those replaced. They will not handle well in the snow or wet conditions. I see this all the time

Again just a friendly reminder. Stay safe out there.

New to Des Moines… looking to get a men’s Korean perm. Any suggestions in town?

This is my first winter in Des Moines and our house has a pretty steep driveway. Any tips on managing clearing the driveway when it snows and gets icy? Our cars thankfully have AWD so traction getting up and down the driveway should hopefully be good. We’ve also got a stash of salt ready but looking for any other tips y’all might have. TIA

im new to the area and also a student with no money so the cheapest recs the better

112 accidents? Really on an inch of snow!?

https://kcci.com/article/iowa-weather-snowy-conditions-slow-monday-morning-commute/63067641

TLDR, Apartment Neighbor locks themselves on Balcony twice wakes me up to help them, now they are a lil pissy cause I don't acknowledge in passing.

So I live on the top floor of my building and we have balconies. My unit and the one adjacent to me are in arms length. I work from home and I let my kitties out on their balcony to sunbath and just do kitty things and I am thankful they are chill are have no desire to jump. Recently got a new neighbor in the unit next to me, I can smell he's a smoker as he steps out on the balcony to do so. It's a smoke free building it's state in our lease but honestly I am the type of person that if you leave me be I don't fuck with you.

So one night I am sleeping and awoken to the sound of knocking, I have no reason for anyone to be visiting me at this hour of night so Ignore it, again knocking! I get up pretty annoyed and go check my door and no one is there. Get ready to crawl back into bed when I hear it again! Clearly coming from my balcony! Grab the ol boom stick and proceed to open my blinds no one is there! Then a hand comes and slaps my sliding door again. It's the new neighbor! I stow the shotty and open the door to see what's what. He tells me He locked himself out of his unit. I asked him if he had his phone on him or his keys, nope. I ask if he's door is unlocked to his unit, nope. So I tell him I'll call emergency maintenance as we had both decided it wasn't a good idea to call 911.They of course don't pick up.

I don't know this person and given he doesn't have his keys or phone and his unit is locked I am not going to offer to have them climb over and walk through my unit. I offer him a camping chair my hammock and and thermal quilt for the night and let him know I'll check on him in the morning and get the front desk when they arrive.

Next morning I wake up and check on the individual. Front desk isn't in yet, I get my quilt and hammock back, but they want to keep the chair until someone comes and gets them out. I can understand that but I also got from their tone and inflection they wanted it as leverage to ensure I called the front desk. Also got tge vibe they didn't believe I called emergency maintenance. At this point I just want get this person on there way as I have work to do! Front desk finally opens and I give them a ring and they get him off his balcony and I get my chair back and on with my day.

Few days pass and again I am awoken in the middle of the night with knocking on my balcony. I am pretty fucking annoyed at this point as over the past few days I have smelled the cigs he smokes wafting over while I have my slider open for my kitties to use their catio. I go out and ask them what's up and again they are locked out. I ask why they didn't ask the front desk when they first came to get them about fixing their slider, no answer.Again I ask about their phone, keys, and unit being unlocked. Same as last time. They ask me to go down to the lobby as they had seen emergency numbers posted, not evening think about it I go down and find the numbers... they are the same numbers I have in my phone already. I come back up with the numbers and ask them what they would like me to do now as they are the same numbers I already have in my phone. They ask me to contact emergency maintenance again which I call and put on speaker so they can hear it go straight to voicemail. I offer the camping items again and they say no they are not staying out on their balcony again. They proceed to dance around climbing over and go through my unit to which I tell them what good will that do, you don't have your phone, keys and your front door is locked. You're just going to roam the halls of our complex cause your not crashing in my place. They say maybe they will just climb down, this individual is not in good shape from their looks and I advise that's probably not the best idea but you do you.

We eventually land on calling 911. I end up calling non emergency and the fire department shows up as they have master keys to our building and get the individual off their balcony. They apologies profusely and honestly I am super annoyed that this point. I tell them maybe they should not be out smoking cigs as it's not permitted in the units or balconies and to get their door fixed. They clap back with how they smell weed in the building, which yeah I do as well but none of those individuals have woken me up twice because of it.

Now everytime I see this individual in passing they try to say hi to me and Honestly I never want to know this person from the get go and definitely don't want to after dealing with them twice. So I ignore them and they are clearly butt hurt about it.

So weird question, but I'm working on some stuff and you know what's cooler than 18650 batteries? Free 18650 batteries!

Anybody know if there's a source where I can get free (or hella cheap) 18650 batteries locally? Really, other form factor lipo would work but 18650 is probably ideal.

First day of snow here in Iowa for me. Moved to this state about 2 weeks ago... is the static in homes always this bad in the winter? I've never experienced it this frequently before moving here. My bedding and all clothes are 100% cotton or wool, I don't use anything polyester (I'm not using dryer sheets because of health hazards) - What can help with that? Is it the plastic carpet in my apartment (which I can't change)? Do you all have humidifiers? Maybe the slippers I'm wearing? It's ridiculous how much I'm getting shocked today 🫠🫱 ⚡️✨️

https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2024/12/02/crow-tow-towing-desmoines-iowa-predatory

Former employees of the metro's largest towing company, Crow Tow, alleged in court documents of a recently settled case and interviews that some tow truck drivers are being incentivized to push ethical boundaries and exploit unsuspecting motorists in private lots through the company's bonus structure.

The details of Crow Tow's incentives are outlined in hundreds of documents stemming from a 2022 lawsuit against the company that alleged widespread abuses in the metro's towing industry.

Its drivers prioritize "nonconsensual" tows from private lots because they provide larger bonuses, according to former driver Brandon Fredericksen.

Emphasis mine. I really hope that something comes of this.

Looking for a good, reasonable mechanic. I just bought a car off Carvana and have seven days to identify any issues so I'd like someone who could give me a good assessment.

That is all.
Edit: I imagine it's better now, it looks like some trucks have been out with salt. ❤️ to those who thought I was trying to gaslight you because it was only a dusting (ice is a thing that exists).

I am not able to find the tires I want in stores and I want to purchase them online. Never done that before, any recommendations for places to have them installed in Des Moines? Is it an odd thing to ask? Thank you!

Fuck you.

Where can I find a tremendous Cuban sandwich in Des Moines?

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Currently live in the Pacific Northwest. My wife is an attorney and I am a Carpenter Foreman. We’re looking to move to a place with more like minded people, and to be closer to family. We are an interracial couple, she is worried about how we would be treated. Is there a decent sized Black community in the area? How accepting are people of interracial couples and finally, how is the economy looking there? Are you seeing growth?

Thank you all for your responses.

There have been several posts on the Ring app of the same person stealing packages off their porch in the Merle hay area. 3 in the last hour and 1 yesterday all appear to be the same person

https://neighbors.ring.com/n/O4vb26BsGV

https://neighbors.ring.com/n/V6xbB7PsXO

https://neighbors.ring.com/n/ZE23EDGsgV

https://neighbors.ring.com/n/OXnYEv9uGV

Does anyone know why Señor Tequila closed? It's located on SE 14th next to Planet Fitness. Google says it is permanently closed and the website no longer exists. They haven't posted on social media since October, so I'm assuming this was sudden.

Anyone have recommendations for a limousine company in town?

They might be struggling for numbers, but it’s always exceptionally clean and well maintained! Shout out to Valley West!

what’s your go to?

I'm a new widower, I'm new here and looking to make friends. I'm not for dating or bars or that sort.

Something along the lines of a coffeshop type hangout or honestly anything that has random people interested and willing to shoot the breeze.

I'm in my mid 40s, fairly apolitical but lean more towards democrat. My step grandson helped me move here and he's leaving when my stepdaughter comes to visit for Christmas and then they go back home.

After that, I'm pretty much free 24/7 I'm looking at starting school and just starting over but I when I visit for orientation, I realized how much older I am than everyone and I just think I can't relate very well.

I have an adult prom that I am going to in February thats 80s themed and I would really like an authentic 80s dress! Anyone know where I can get one. I am interested in Loralie brand style or similar dresses! Figured it was worth a shot to ask!

May be kind of a long shot, but I was hoping to get some sort of merch from Mars Cafe as a gift for the holidays. The coffee shop holds a lot of significance and I’d love to get a mug, or sweatshirt, etc. Does anyone know if they still sell merch and if so, would anyone be kind enough to ship it to me? I’ve since moved out of the area so it’s obviously difficult to sneak 4 hours away to drive to Des Moines. I’d pay for the item, shipping, and extra for the favor. Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for recommendations for therapists or behavioral health specialists in the area who are welcoming and affirming of the LGBT+ community. A close family member is struggling with depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. They’re already seeing an awesome psychiatrist who’s been super responsive and helpful with meds and treatments, but I’d really like to find someone they can talk to about their emotions and work through things on a deeper level.

If you know of any compassionate, experienced professionals who might be a good fit, I'd really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks so much!

Just going off the upvotes from the Thankful post earlier this week. Let's See them Des Moines Kitties.

Adel

• City Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. with agendas available by EOD Friday before the meeting. Agendas can be found here.
• Adel Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting – Novt. 12, 2024

Alleman

• City Council meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m. AND every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., which appears to be their Work Session meetings. Agendas can be found here. - NOTE you will have to go up to the top of the page and click “Documents” and then select “Current Year Agendas & Minutes”
• Alleman Mayor and City Council
• City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda – Nov. 11 2024

Altoona

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 6:30 p.m. Agendas can be found here.
• Altoona Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Public hearing on a proposed Development Agreement with 200 2nd Street, LLC.
    • Resolution approving the Final Plat for Stonebridge Plat 2.

Ankeny

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 5:30 p.m. with agendas available by EOD Friday before the meeting. Agendas can be found here
• Ankeny Mayor and City Council
  • City Council meetings can be viewed via Zoom, but only during the meeting. The City does not post the video of the Council meetings on either their website or YouTube.
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Proposed Fiber Optic Network Upgrade
    • Consider motion to adopt RESOLUTION setting a time and place for a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (date of hrg: 12/16/24 @ 5:30 P.M.)
    • An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 27, Mayor's Youth Council, of the Code of Ordinances

Bondurant

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 6 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here
• Bondurant Mayor and City Council
• Special City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a real estate purchase agreement with Newby Farms Inc. for land needed to preserve the right- of-way corridor for the future Truman Drive, NE street extension up to 16th Street, NE, authorizing payment for the acquisition of real property interests, and authorizing the taking of necessary steps for the closing of the property acquisition transaction
    • Public hearing for Bondurant City Park Phase 2
    • Discussion of the renovation of the Fire Station

Carlisle

• City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 6:30 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here on the right side of the website.
• Carlisle Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 25, 2024

Clive

• City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at 6 p.m. with the goal of having agendas posted no later than two business days prior to a meeting. Agenda Packets for 2024 can be found here and a collection of prior year agenda packets (2005+) and large construction set documents can be located here.
• Clive Mayor and City Council
• City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 5, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • University Boulevard Flood Mitigation- Project Scoping Plan Discussion

Cumming

• City Council meets on the 2nd Mondays of every month and sometimes on the 4th Monday if needed at 7 p.m. They updated their website so in the new way to find their current agenda/packets is either on the front page of the website either under latest news in the center or to the right under upcoming events.
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – October 28, 2024

Dallas Center

• City Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here
• Dallas Center Mayor and City
• Special City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 26 2024

Dallas County

• Dallas County Board of Supervisors meet every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. Upcoming Supervisor Agenda Packets can be found here .
• They do not post contact information for their three board of supervisors - Someone who lives in Dallas County please contact the County to post this information because it’s antithetical to an “open” government.
• Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda – Dec. 3, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX BOND FUNDING WORKSHOP
• If you work for Dallas County or know someone who works there, please tell the administration to include Supervisor agenda packets on the website.

De Soto

• City Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. with agendas posted to the City website by the EOD Friday before the meeting. Agendas can be found here.
• De Soto Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda – Nov. 19, 2024

Des Moines

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 5 p.m. with agendas being available by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the meeting. Agendas can be found here. I will only do my top 5 as the media generally covers DSM Council meetings and the big topics.
• Des Moines Mayor and City Council
  • City Council does usually have Work Sessions on the morning of regular City Council meetings (Mondays) at 7:30 a.m.
• City Council Meeting Agenda – Nov. 18, 2024

Elkhart

• City Council meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Agendas can be found here and Agenda Packets can located here (it seems like agendas are posted at a separate time compared to the full agenda packet.
• Elkhart does not provide contact information for their Mayor or City Council. If you live in Elkhart, please contact the City to ask that they put this information up on their website.
• City Council Meeting Agenda – Nov. 18, 2024

Granger

• City Council meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Agendas can be found here.
• Granger Mayor and City Council
• Special City Council Meeting Agenda – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Action on Resolution 2024-52 – authorizing and creating TIF indebtedness in the Twin Eagles Point Urban Renewal Area
• If you work for the City of Granger or know someone who works there, please tell the administration to include Council agenda packets on the website.

Grimes

• City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 5:30 p.m. and they try to have agendas available to view for the public published 24 hours in advance of the meeting. They have dates listed on their website when they will not meet during the year listed here.
• Grimes Mayor and City Council
• agenda & meetings page/calendar this does include their upcoming and previous meetings with agendas/packets if you scroll up or down.
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 26, 2024

Indianola

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 7 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here.
• Indianola Mayor and City Council
  • City Council does have study sessions on topics that are before the regular City Council meeting at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Resolution authorizing a contract for city manager recruitment.
    • Second consideration of an ordinance amending Chapter 106, Collection of Solid Waste.
    • Hillcrest/Downtown Unified Urban Renewal Plan
    • Kentucky Ridge/North 6th Street Urban Renewal Plan
    • Inception Group, LLC
    • Summercrest Hills Urban Renewal Plan
    • IDG 3, LLC
    • Resolution determining the necessity and setting dates of a consultation and a public hearing on a proposed The Village Urban Renewal Plan (December 10, 2024 at 9 A.M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 110 North First Street, Indianola, Iowa)
    • Resolution approving Preliminary Plat for Pickard Commerce Park Plat 1 (Property is located south of Highway 92 and east of South 15th Street, containing approximately 19.63-acres)

Johnston

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 7 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here This takes you to a 3rd party website where there appears to be no separate web pages for each Council meeting.
• Johnston Mayor and City Council
  • City Council does have Work Sessions that are open to the public that occur before regular City Council meetings at 6 p.m.
• City Council Agenda Packet – Dec. 2, 2024 (On the desktop version, it is not a separate page from where the agendas are located so you have to click on meetings in the top right, find the Council meeting on the left, click view agenda, and then you can click on separate agenda items on the left to get more info)
  • Items of interest:
    • Workshop before regular city council meeting: Streetscape Master Plan Framework and Presentation, Annual Review of the Stormwater Utility Fund Analysis and Capital Improvement Program, Crown Point Rental Fees and Rental Policies, and Mayor and Council Compensation
  • Nothing of interest in the regular city council meeting.

Norwalk

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 6 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here
• Norwalk Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 21, 2024

Pleasant Hill

• City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. Agenda Packets for previous meetings can be found here but you have to select the particular meeting from a list under City Council Agendas (Their archive is not updated properly so you may need to contact staff at the city to fix this or request different agenda documents). Agendas for the upcoming City Council meeting can be located here on the left hand side of the web page.
• Pleasant Hill Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 26, 2024

Polk City

• City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 6 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here
• Polk City Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 25, 2024

Polk County

• Polk County Board of Supervisors meet every other Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. The schedule for the rest of the year as well as agenda packets for upcoming and previous meetings can be found here They also typically have work sessions on Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
• Polk County Board of Supervisors (You have to click on each Supervisors “Bio” to get their contact information)
• Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 3, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Resolution approving funding to the City of Urbandale for the demolition of the structure located at 10841 Douglas Avenue (to support future redevelopment for affordable housing).
    • Resolution approving Community Development Grant for the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, fiscal agent for Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART).
    • Resolution approving a Community Development Grant for Des Moines Park & Recreation Foundation (d/b/a Friends of Des Moines Parks), fiscal agent for the City of Des Moines.

Urbandale

• City Council meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here on the right side of the website.
• Urbandale Mayor and City Council (On the left hand side of the webpage you have to select each person for their contact information)
  • City Council does have Work Sessions that are open to the public that occur before City Council Meetings at 5:30 p.m. City Council also has Lunch and Learn meetings that are open to the public electronically on select Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. (The public may access the conversation in person at Urbandale City Council Chambers the day of the meeting).
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 3, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Resolution 283-2024: Establishing December 17, 2024 as a public hearing for consideration of Development Agreement with Spraytec Fertilizers LLC for redevelopment and expansion to the building at 3219 99th Street
    • Engineering Services Agreement - Solar Feasibility Study
    • Establish Process and Selection Criteria for Council member Appointment
    • EXTERNAL FUNDING REQUESTS

Van Meter

• City Council meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Agendas can be found here
• Van Meter Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda – Nov. 25, 2024

Warren County

• Warren County Board of Supervisors meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 9:30 a.m. Agendas can be found here
• Warren County Board of Supervisors
• Board of Supervisors Special Meeting Agenda – Nov. 27, 2024 They require you to download the agendas via PDF’s so there is no direct web link to the agendas

Waukee

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 5:30 p.m. Agendas can be found here AND the agenda packets can be located here
• Waukee Mayor and City Council
  • City Council will have Work Sessions and Special Meetings that usually occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • amend Chapter 35, Fire Department, by repealing Section 35.07, Constitution, and enacting in lieu thereof Section 35.07, Department Rules
    • amend Chapter 56, Waukee Municipal Code, Dangerous and Vicious Animals, to make certain provisions consistent with state law and to update the procedure for appeals
    • Consideration of approval of a resolution establishing the fair market value of the City’s natural gas utility
    • Consideration of approval of a resolution considering alternatives to sale of the City’s natural gas utility
    • Consideration of approval of a resolution calling a special election concerning the question of whether the City of Waukee should be authorized to discontinue and dispose of the municipally-owned gas utility, known as Waukee Municipal Gas Utility, by sale

West Des Moines

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming Council Agenda Packets can be found here (to see the packet for a meeting, click on the meeting under “Events” and then select one of the packet choices) and Council meetings prior to upcoming meetings can be located here
• West Des Moines Mayor and City Council
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Dec. 2, 2024
  • Items of interest:
    • Amendments to City Code regarding Mayor and Council member compensations
    • Coachlight Drive Urban Renewal Area - Amended TIF Ordinance
    • Agreement for Private Development - WDM Entertainment, LLC
    • Grand Avenue Reconstruction, I-35 to South 60th Street
    • West Des Moines Water Works Plat 1, 1505 Railroad Avenue - Approval of Preliminary Plat to Create Five Lots for Industrial Development and One Street Lot

Windsor Heights

• City Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 6 p.m. Agenda Packets can be found here
• Windsor Heights Mayor and City Council (You have to click on each person to get their contact information but you can fill out this form to send a message to the Mayor, the five city councilors, and the city administrator at once.
  • They do have recaps of their City Council meetings which are located here
• City Council Meeting Agenda Packet – Nov. 18, 2024