Burial Association Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
This newsletter will be published after the first Thursday of each month. The content will include the minutes of the previous month's meeting, the retired review and upcoming events.
I am looking for original content to add to the newsletters. If you have a story to share with our members email secretary@desmoinespolice.org and include any photos, videos, or links to related news articles.
My vision for our website is to act as a digital archive of the police department's history. One way I aim to accomplish this is to encourage our retired members to share stories of their careers. I am also looking to educate the younger generations on the legacies of our members who have passed. I have had the privilege of meeting a few dozen of our retired members over the last year and I am hopeful you will dig into your box of police stuff to find an artifact I can feature.
Respectfully,
Brandon Holtan
Secretary
Des Moines Police Burial Association
515-230-7242
Burial Association Meeting Update
Issued April 1, 2026
Mar 2026 Agendas for Burial/PARC
Issued March 28, 2026
- Retired Sgt William "Bill" Judkins has passed away
- Burial Association Agenda for March 2026
- PARC Agenda
Feb 2026 Agendas for Burial/PARC
Issued February 21, 2026
Jan 2026 Agendas for Burial/PARC
Issued January 24, 2026
- Burial Association Agenda for January 2026
- PARC Agenda (Meeting starts at 6:30pm)
- Retired Review January 2026
December 2025 Newsletter
Issued December 9, 2025
- Retired Captain James "Jim" Bonwell
- December 2025 Retired Review
- Chief's Brief
- Minutes of the Burial Association Meeting - November 25th, 2025
Nov 2025 Agendas for Burial/PARC
Issued November 22, 2025
- Burial Association Agenda for November 2025
- PARC Agenda (Meeting starts at 6pm)
- Retiree's Christmas Dinner
November 2025 Newsletter
Issued November 18, 2025
- November 2025 Retired Review
- Chief's BriefFrom November 2025 Newsletter
- Minutes of the Burial Association Meeting - October 28th, 2025
Retiree Christmas Dinner
Issued November 11, 2025
Updated: Oct 2025 Agendas for Burial/PARC
Issued October 26, 2025
- Burial Association Agenda for October 2025
- PARC Agenda (Meeting starts at 6pm)From Updated: Oct 2025 Agendas for Burial/PARC

