Phillip Sitter

Altoona mayor plans to still lead city as he battles stomach cancer Phillip Sitter Des Moines Register Jan. 13, 2026, 6:01 a.m. CT The mayor of Altoona has been candid about his recent stomach cancer diagnosis, not only because that's how he's always comm... See more

Projects to keep an eye out for in the Des Moines suburbs in 2026 Phillip Sitter Des Moines Register Jan. 13, 2026, 6:00 a.m. CT Economic development officials in the Des Moines metro's largest suburbs expect slow or steady growth in 2026. Some big projec... See more

Des Moines hospital suspends elective procedures as flu cases spike Phillip Sitter Hospitals in the Des Moines metro have seen a spike in influenza cases that's matching skyrocketing flu activity across the country and is limiting who can be admitted. Loc... See more

Why Waukee residents will see a new fee on their electric, gas bills Phillip Sitter Waukee residents have a new franchise fee on their electric and natural gas utility bills. Waukee City Council on Monday, Jan. 5 approved the 2% franchise fees, though cit... See more

Renee Hardman bids farewell at last West Des Moines council meeting Phillip Sitter Des Moines Register Jan. 6, 2026, 6:07 a.m. CT A West Des Moines City Council member bid farewell to her role as she resigns to represent the community as a state senator, ... See more