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Resident urges West Des Moines to address years-long roadside vegetation and visibility problems

5499662 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

A West Des Moines resident told the council at the June 16 citizens forum that roadside mowing has not been performed regularly in portions of Green Branch Drive, Thornwood Road and South 30th Street since 2022, creating sight-line and safety concerns; council asked Public Services to inspect the areas.

Fred Bell, a West Des Moines resident, told the City Council on June 16 that parts of Green Branch Drive, Thornwood Road and South 30th Street have not received regular mowing since 2022, and that overgrown vegetation has obscured driveways and traffic signs. Bell…

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