b'By City Manager S pring hasLooking further into the year, keepsummer, we aim to bring that same From the City Managerofficially sprung, an eye out for another opportunityspirit to the communitybut this time and Ive heard thatto serve your community: openingsoutdoors! Beginning this summer, youll summer is just aroundon the new Planning Commission. Ifregularly see familiar faces from city the cornerfinally,youre interested in shaping the futurestaff, including myself, representatives Katherinewarmer days andof our city, this is an excellent wayfrom our dedicated Police Department, Caffrey beautiful weather haveto get involved.and the fantastic come! (Summer beginsWell share moreteam from Parks & in April in Texasso thisdetails about theRec, at the weekly actual spring weather is new to me!)application processI hope youre as excitedFarmers Market. I hope youre as excited as I am for allsoon, so stay tuned! as I am for all theWere there to the opportunities we have ahead toYou may recallopportunities we havechat, answer your connect at community events and enjoylast fall we hostedquestions, and the outdoors. Coffee with theahead to connect athear your ideas As your City Manager, one of my mainCity Managerfor improving our goals is to strengthen our communityevents, whichcommunity events andcommunity. So engagement, ensuring each of you feelsallowed residentsenjoy the outdoors please stop by, grab heard and involved. This spring, weveand me to meetsome fresh produce, taken significant steps forward in thatand enjoy relaxed,and say hello!mission. Recently, we posted openingsinformativeAdditionally, for our new Airport Committee. Wereconversationswere excited to currently reviewing applications and areabout whats on theannounce that encouraged by the number of residentscommunitys mind. Those discussionsneighborhood pop-up events are eager to take an active role.were insightful and enjoyable, so thisplanned for the summer months. These casual gatherings will provide an excellent chance to meet city staff, learn about upcoming projects, and connect directly with neighbors in your area. Kennedy Catholic The goal is simple: fostering a stronger, High School more connected community. Well share specific dates, locations, and details soon, so keep an eye on our citys social media pages and newsletters.Andspeaking of newsletters, if you havent signed up yet for our City mailing list, where you can receive the weekly City Manager Report, Emergency Information, or other relevant news directly via email, please do so at: www.desmoineswa.gov As always, thank you for your continued support and involvement. We look forward to seeing you soon at the Farmers Market or one of our neighborhood pop-ups! JOIN THE LANCER FAMILY! LEARNKatherine Caffreywww.kennedyhs.org/admissions MORE City Manager206-870-6519kcaffrey@desmoineswa.gov8|DES MOINES CITY CURRENTS|SUMMER 2025'