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Mitchellville Council Votes Amid Chaos | Des Moines News
Mitchellville’s latest election, held July 7th, saw two uncontested City Council races—Jerry Kyle won the four-year seat with 88% and Cody Benton the two-year spot with 86%—coming after a whirlwind year of resignations, legal challenges, and power struggles. The council’s ability to function was nearly derailed by internal chaos, including a mayor-fire chief feud that led to rule changes and the Fire Chief’s reinstatement. Meanwhile, the police department collapsed after its former chief’s arrest over $50K in improper pay, leaving the city reliant on county sheriffs for law enforcement…
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