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Without question, we're living in the[br]most challenging of times, coping with a

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health crisis testing us like never[br]before. We've changed how we work and how

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we live. These changes are not often easy[br]but they are vitally important. As a city,

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we must remain vigilant and strong to[br]move on together. We're counting on you

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to join us in helping to stop the spread[br]of this deadly virus. By diligently

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following the guidance of medical[br]experts and social distancing now, we can

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ensure this won't last forever. With 75[br]parks covering 4,000 acres and another

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81 miles of trails, it's more than[br]possible to keep safe social distancing.

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Please help us keep these public spaces[br]safe for all users. While library

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buildings are closed, you can still dive[br]into the multitude of stories and

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resources, all that we have to offer[br]online. Do you need internet access?

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Simply pull up outside any of our[br]library locations and you can enjoy our

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free public Wi-Fi while maintaining safe[br]distances of course. We're continuing the

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essential services we provide like[br]picking up trash, yard waste and

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recycling. And carefully moving forward[br]with the street, stormwater, sewer, bridge

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and infrastructure improvements we[br]promised. At a time when our City's most

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vulnerable populations are being[br]challenged the most, we're here to

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protect your rights. And we need your help in protecting the men and women on the

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front lines of this crisis. The work of[br]first responders never stops please stay

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home and stay healthy so we can focus[br]our efforts on those who need them most.

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With great trial comes great opportunity[br]for learning and growth. We are preparing

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to come back stronger than ever because[br]together

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together

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together we can and we will get through[br]this, Des Moines. Stay home, stay healthy.

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We must do our part.