The Des Moines ban on public encampments is officially enforceable as of Monday this week. People experiencing homelessness — people camping on the streets of Des Moines — can now be fined $15, charged with a misdemeanor, and/or arrested if they resist.
The City of Ankeny has declared a snow ordinance effective Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 11 p.m. until Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 p.m. No parking allowed on all public streets, alleys and on-street parking within the city during the snow ordinance. Vehicles parked on the street during the snow ordinance will be ticketed $40 and may be towed.
The City of Grimes issued a snow ordinance from 8 a.m. Saturday, February 15th until 8 a.m. Sunday, February 16th. During that time, no parking is allowed on city streets as crews clear the roads. A $50 ticket may be issued to cars parked on the street during the ordinance.