Join us for a free showing of Hocus Pocus on Friday, October 29th in Colby Park at dusk! There will be free pizza, popcorn, cookies and drinks for the first 200 guests.
In the event of bad weather, the movie presentation will be moved indoors.
Movie Dates
- October 29 – Hocus Pocus
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November 12 – Grease
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December 17 – Elf
Thank you to the sponsors of the October showing of Hocus Pocus!
Movie — Windsor Heights Hy-Vee
Event Sponsors — Windsor Heights Foundation, Bolton & Menk, Inc., City of Windsor Heights
Pizza — Lauren Campbell Photography
Popcorn — HW CBD
Drinks — Windsor Heights Hy-Vee
Cookies — Mayor Dave Burgess
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Calling all ghouls and goblins, all pirates and princesses! Trick or Treat in Windsor Heights is Saturday, October 30th from 6-8 pm. Here are some tips from the Windsor Heights Police Department on how to have a safe Beggar's Night.
- Cross the street at the corner and look both ways before you cross.
- Always walk on sidewalks if available. If there aren’t sidewalks, walk facing traffic as close to the curb as possible.
- Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children never to dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
- Wear reflective clothing so you can easily be spotted by motorists.
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Kids under 12 should have an adult with them while trick or treating.
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When is the next election?
The City/school election is Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Where can Windsor Heights residents vote in person?
The only polling location (or the place to vote in person) in Windsor Heights is the Windsor Heights Community Center. This is located at 6900 School St in Colby Park.
The Polk County Auditor's Office has early in-person voting for all Polk County residents from October 13th to November 1st. This is located at 120 2nd Ave in Des Moines.
How can I vote by mail?
You can vote by mail by using an absentee ballot. Download an absentee ballot request form here or you can fill out the form in person at the Polk County Auditor's Office. The complete form must be mailed or dropped off at the Polk Auditor's Office by 5 pm on October 18th (15 days before the election).
How can I register to vote?
You can register in person at your polling location the day you vote or by filling out this form online and mailing it to the Polk County Auditor's Office.
How many City Council seats are on the ballot in Windsor Heights?
There are three City Council seats and the Mayor on the ballot.
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Flood Reduction and Resiliency Virtual Meeting
The City of Windsor Heights and JEO Consulting Group (JEO) will host a second virtual public meeting to provide an update on the Windsor Heights Flood Reduction and Resiliency Plan. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 20 at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Everyone is invited to attend.
At the meeting, attendees will be provided an update on the Flood Reduction and Resiliency Plan for the City of Windsor Heights, including conceptual flood risk reduction alternatives. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the conceptual alternatives to help city officials make the best decisions for the community based on technical feasibility, social acceptability, and economic and funding feasibility. The plan’s key findings will also be reviewed during the meeting, including technical assessment results, mitigation action identification and prioritization, and preliminary benefit-cost analysis and funding strategy. The findings laid out in the plan will create a foundation for the city and its partners to build strong flood risk reduction actions that will meet the community’s long-term planning and flood hazard mitigation needs.
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The last pick up day of the 2021 Compost It! season is Saturday, November 27th. After the regular season ends, there will be two more chances in 2021 for yard waste pickup.
- Friday, December 31st
- Friday, January 7th
Both carts and bags can be used for Winter Collection. Wreaths and garlands won't be accepted, but Christmas trees with a sticker will be picked up.
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Getting Faster Help in an Emergency
As of September 22, 2021, the Windsor Heights Police and Fire Departments is dispatched by Westcom Communications. This change will help crews respond faster to emergency calls.
The main change for residents is a new non-emergency police dispatch phone number of 515-222-3321.
Westcom is a public safety answering point. They are the center that receives 911 calls, answers non-emergency calls for service, dispatches police, fire, and EMS crews, and assists with other aspects of dispatching for first responders. Click here to visit their website.
Windsor Heights was on the Polk County radio system. However, none of the communities touching Windsor Heights are dispatched through Polk County, and none of the responders surrounding us are on the Polk County radio system. Three of our four neighbors are on Westcom and the fourth is Des Moines, which has its own dispatch.
The disparity in dispatch centers creates up to a 9-minute delay in getting additional resources dispatched, sending back-up for our officers should they need assistance, and creates a situation where our first responders have no situational awareness of what is going on within close proximity of our City. The change to Westcom allows our responders to be on the same system as those partners who provide us assistance on a daily basis.
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Saving Lives in Windsor Heights
The City of Windsor Heights is grateful for the men and women in our police and fire departments! On September 7th, we had the honor of recognizing their life-saving achievements at the City Council meeting.
Chief Chad McCluskey said, "One of the best accomplishments a first responder can encounter in their career is the saving of another human life. I take great pride in awarding life-saving awards to our team who cared for the patient in such a dedicated and professional manner." McCluskey also said he regularly reminds the WHPD and WHFD team they never know the impact they make on others' lives.
Click the button below to read about two instances where the WHFD and WHPD went above and beyond to save lives.
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
If you have any extra or old medication, you can dispose of it safely on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Bring your prescription or over the counter drugs to the Windsor Heights Police Department on Saturday, October 23rd from 10 am - 2 pm.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. We encourage all families, friends, and neighbors to participate
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Have your next event at the Windsor Heights Community Center! Windsor Heights residents receive a 25% discount off of the rental fee. This signature facility can seat over 200 people. Since opening in 2010, the facility has hosted wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate meetings, and countless other events.
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Have a question for the City? Or need to report a pothole or other issues in Windsor Heights? Send us a text! TextWH is a non-emergency service. Always call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Text a question or concern to (855) 637-9442. If asking a question, you'll get a response with a link to the City's website with more information. If that doesn't answer your question, send a message to City staff who will contact you during normal business hours.
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Alerts from the City of Windsor Heights are sent for snow parking bans, road closures, water main breaks, and other breaking news. Unlike TextWH, our new interactive texting service described above, you do need to sign up to receive these alerts. Click the button below to sign up. |
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Check out the City Council Recap! This is a brief highlight of action taken by the City Council. |
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Prefer a Printed Newsletter? |
Residents have the option to receive a City newsletter in printed form. If you would like to (or know a neighbor who would) please email your name and address to Communications/Recreation Coordinator Whitney Tucker at wtucker@windsorheights.org or call 515-645-6819. Residents have to opt in to receive the newsletter in printed form, they will not automatically be mailed to every resident.
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October 18 – City Council Meeting at City Council Chambers
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October 29 – Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus
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November 1 – City Council Meeting at City Council Chambers
- November 2 — City/School Election
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November 22–City Council Meeting at City Council Chambers
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November 25 & 26 – City Buildings Closed for Thanksgiving
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December 6 – City Council Meeting at City Council Chambers
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December 17 – Movies in the Park: Elf
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December 20 – City Council Meeting at City Council Chambers
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December 23 & 24 – City Buildings Closed for Christmas
City Council meetings are at 6 pm in the City Council Chambers at 1133 66th St
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Phone Numbers
City Hall 515-279-3662
Police Department 515-222-3321
Police Admin/Records 515-277-4453
Building Inspections 515-333-4161 (Safe Building Iowa)
Fire Department 515-279-9450
Public Works Department 515-645-6825
Community Events Center 515-645-6819
Animal Control 515-286-3632
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