Loved Chad Taylor’s cover story (“What’s in a Name,” Feb. 6) and history lesson on the past naming of streets in Des Moines. We have war heros to secretaries along with a smattering of presidents and rich guys to round out those who are remembered with names on public properties. Will the legacy of
Read More →Amount: $260.58 To: William L. Laidlaw Jr. For: Payment for services repairing residents’ mailboxes on Jan. 3, 13 and 14 for a total of six labor hours at $43.43 per hour. Amount: $116 To: Lee’s Standard For: Cost to wash the police cars for the month of December.
Read More →Amount: $396 To: A Parts Warehouse LLC For: Purchase of a custom adjustable vest. Amount: $2,636.41 To: Academy Roofing and Sheeting For: Payment for roof repair services pro Amount: $692.97 To: Ace Educational Supplies For: Purchase of versatile single-shelf storage units, including $126 for shipping and handling.
Read More →Amount: $148.76 To: Bone-A-Patreat For: Purchase of dog food for canine and bomb squad dogs at the police department. Amount: $406.25 To: Applied Ecological Services Inc. For: Payment for services assessing impacts to golf course. Amount: $340 To: Architectural Wall Systems For: Mirror replacement at Forest Avenue Library.
Read More →Amount: $8,836.48 To: A+ Lawn and Landscaping Inc. For: Payment for contracted services for the mowing needs of 2013-14. Amount: $10,000 To: Academy for Urban School For: Payment for three Findley Elementary School employees to travel to Chicago Oct. 9-11 for training. Amount: $418.83 To: Airgas North Central
Read More →Amount: $1,293.58 To: Bright Grandview Golf Course For: Purchase of 75 pizza buffet orders at $12.95 each, including a $125 non-alcoholic drink package, for a Human Resources reception that was held in August. Amount: $480 To: Environmental Compliance Technologies Inc. (Missouri) For: Payment for services calibrating, verifying and programming
Read More →Amount: $4,424.31 To: ABM Janitorial Services (Illinois) For: Payment for janitorial services at the community centers for the month of December. Amount: $163.96 To: BSN Sports (Texas) For: Purchase of four Spalding Legacy basketballs at $40.99 per ball. Amount: $230 To: Des Moines Rental Events and Equipment For:
Read More →Amount: $2,150 To: Lister Industries For: Purchase of parking barriers ($50 each) plus $100 in delivery fees. Amount: $132.79 To: Loffredo Fresh Produce Company Inc. For: Purchase of bananas for the jail. Amount: $789.50 To: Menard’s in Ankeny For: Purchase of 50 standard mailboxes ($15.97 a piece).
Read More →Amount: $53.72 To: Achievement Products For Special Needs For: Purchase of 25 crossover pencil grips, including $10.77 in shipping fees. Amount: $268.44 To: Ackley Appliance Service For: Payment for repair work at Walker Street. Amount: $1,500.25 To: Ames Community Schools For: Payment for open enrolled students for the
Read More →Amount: $1,190 To: ABC Pest Control For: Payment for services eliminating/preventing infestations of ants, spiders, roaches, silverfish, rats and mice. Amount: $194,201.22 To: Ampco System Parking c/o ABM Parking Services (Ohio) For: Reimbursement payment for downtown parking fees for the month of October. Amount: $15,268.97 To: ADPI EMS
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