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Resident urges council to move fireworks away from animal shelter
5499675 · July 8, 2025
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Summary
A resident asked the council to relocate the July 4 fireworks display away from the Furry Friends animal refuge, citing animal distress and staff burden; council thanked the speaker but made no formal directive at the meeting.
Angela Allen of 6255 Beech Tree Drive addressed the West Des Moines City Council during Citizens Forum on July 7 to urge the city to relocate its July 4 fireworks display away from the Furry Friends animal refuge.
Allen said the city’s current fireworks…
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