Des Moines narrows proposed wildlife feeding ban
BPC Staff Oct 5, 2021 | 3:58 pm
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75 wordsAll Latest News, Arts and Culture, Energy, Government Policy and Law, Statewide NewsAxios Des Moines: A proposed wildlife feeding ban in Des Moines now only includes waterfowl and deer after the City Council reversed course on a far more expansive plan Monday night. Squirrels, feral cats, raccoons and any animal “not normally domesticated” in Iowa were included in the original proposal. Fines up to $850 were possible. The City Council voted unanimously Monday to narrow the ban, and approved the first of three readings of the ordinance.