City of Des Moines, IA
09/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2025 09:24
New Cohort Kicks Off EngageDSM: Resident Academy Experience
Des Moines, Iowa- Friday, September 19, 2025 - Last night, 21 Des Moines residents began a journey with a backstage pass to the Des Moines city government.
Over the next six weeks, the EngageDSM Fall 2025 Cohort will have the chance to go behind-the-scenes with the 16 Departments that support the city of Des Moines, have in-depth conversations with city leaders and tour department facilities.
"We were so excited to see so much interest in last spring's inaugural cohort, and are looking forward to having more residents explore this opportunity," Des Moines Community Impact & Relations Director Manisha Paudel said."Through Engage DSM: Resident Academy, residents not only get to learn more about their local government operations, but they also learn more meaningful ways to engage with and shape their city."
This civic engagement program is an opportunity for residents to meet city leaders, learn how each department operates, discover how to access city services, find opportunities to join committees, boards and commissions, and get a first-hand perspective of how the City of Des Moines serves its residents. Applications for the next cohort will open in late 2025.
For more information, visit DSM.city/EngageDSM
Contact
Zoe Sadauskis
Communications Specialist, City Manager's Office
(515) 283-4795
[email protected]
About the City of Des Moines
The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital, and our 17 departments serve more than 214,000 residents and 46 neighborhood associations. Des Moines is a leader in sustainability and provides its residents with vibrant neighborhoods, an active downtown, and abundant leisure opportunities.
Des Moines continuously improves neighborhoods, public safety, and quality of life by offering exceptional city services and reliable infrastructure while fostering an involved and compassionate community for all who visit and live there. Visit DSM.city, Facebook, and X for more information.
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