Mayor Frank Cownie

Frank Cownie is the mayor of Des Moines, IA. Read about Des Moines politics or share your opinions about Mayor Frank Cownie. Frank Cownie owns a fur store name Cownie Furs. He served as an at-large member of the city council prior to...

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Iowa cities want bars to be accountable

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DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Nine Iowa cities are seeking a state law that would make bars in the state more responsible for illegal activities outside the bars, an official said. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division administrator Lynn Walding said the proposed law would include illegal activities for which a bar owner is partially culpable, such as serving an individual too much alcohol prior to the individual committing a crime, The Des Moines (Iowa) Register said Wednesday. Walding said. The proposal has already received support from the Iowa cities of Ames, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Sioux City ... Read Full Story

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Iowa's early Halloween-goers need jokes for treats

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There's no trick to earning a treat for Halloween in Des Moines. All that's required is a good joke. Even if it's a bad joke. "What's the skeleton's favorite instrument? The trombone!" said 10-year-old Anna Mattern. "But you have to emphasize the bone." For decades, as the city's make-believe ghosts and goblins trekked door to door on Beggar's Night, or the night before Halloween, they've had to perform to earn their treats. The custom began at the suggestion of a former city parks director as a way to tamp down on Halloween vandalism and emphasize wholesome childhood fun. The initial idea was to have ... Read Full Story

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Boesen Florist - Interview with Tom Boesen - Nov 24,2009

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Boesen Florist is a family-owned business that has been a part of Des Moines, Iowa for over 85 years. Tom shares the story of how Boesen grew from one shop established in the Beaverdale neighborhood to one of the larger florists in the U.S. Boesen | florist | Des Moines | gifts | Iowa Read Full Story

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Leaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County DES MOINES (AP) — Whether you're on a river, in the woods or driving by the famed bridges of Madison County, autumn colors are easy to find in Iowa. The foliage is pretty anywhere along the Mississippi River but particularly in Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, about three hours from Des Moines on the state's eastern border. (And yes, it is named for Zebulon Pike, who explored the area in the early 1800s and for whom Pikes Peak is named in Colorado.) Go canoeing on the Des Moines or Raccoon rivers, and try the ... Read Full Story

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Iowa fall: Mississippi, bridges of Madison County

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Whether you're on a river, in the woods or driving by the famed bridges of Madison County, autumn colors are easy to find in Iowa. The foliage is pretty anywhere along the Mississippi River but particularly in Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, about three hours from Des Moines on the state's eastern border. (And yes, it is named for Zebulon Pike, who explored the area in the early 1800s and for whom Pikes Peak is named in Colorado.) Go canoeing on the Des Moines or Raccoon rivers, and try the spectacular route on the Raccoon from Booneville into Des Moines. Or take a ... Read Full Story

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Sculpture creates a stir at Des Moines park's opening

Sculpture creates a stir at Des Moines park's openingDesMoinesRegister.comLeonard Boswell and Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie. Several of the sculptors whose work is on display participated in the weekend's festivities, ...and more »

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Motorized bike taken from Des Moines mayor's property

Motorized bike taken from Des Moines mayor's propertyDesMoinesRegister.comPolice are investigating the theft of a motorized bicycle from a carriage house on the property of Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie. ...

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Dog group opposes breed-specific laws

Dog group opposes breed-specific lawsDesMoinesRegister.comMayor Frank Cownie said the issue warrants a review to see whether there are ways to better protect citizens from dangerous animals. ...Des Moines City Council restricts vehicle lotsDesMoinesRegister.comall 96 news articles »

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Passenger rail in Iowa: Worth the expense?

Passenger rail in Iowa: Worth the expense?DesMoinesRegister.comThe push for more passenger train service has drawn support from Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, Iowa City Mayor Regenia Bailey and chambers of commerce ...and more »

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Shelter leaders say cities need to contribute

Shelter leaders say cities need to contributeDesMoinesRegister.com... there are some folks who are appearing as homeless for reasons they would have never anticipated," Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie said. ...and more »

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Mayor Frank Cownie, City of Des Moines

In 2004, Frank Cownie was elected as Mayor of the City of Des Moines. When he took office, the Des Moines downtown area was in the middle of a renaissance with $1.5 billion worth of new and renovation development underway. The cityscape is being redesigned and civic leaders are charged with improving infrastructure and public safety to meet the growing demands. The downtown business area is the largest employment zone in the state of Iowa with nearly 70,000 workers and is home to the Iowa state capitol complex. As mayor, Frank Cownie says he wants to take advantage of every strategic opportunity to continue to build momentum and keep the city's status as the destination in the Midwest for building businesses and raising families.