Hello! I’m Lauren Campbell, and it’s been an honor to serve on the Windsor Heights City Council.
I love living in Windsor Heights and am committed to helping our city continue to grow—supporting residents, attracting businesses, and welcoming visitors to our vibrant community.
I’m a small business owner, mom to Andrew, and proud “wicked stepmother” to Saffron. I work full-time in corporate training and hold certifications in Payroll, Emotional Intelligence, and Progress Coaching.
Though I officially moved to Windsor Heights in 2013, I've been around Windsor Heights since the 1980s! I grew up just outside city limits, attending Art in the Park at the old Colby Park shelter, enjoying snow cones from the Lions Club during Music in the Park, and chasing candy at the Fourth of July Parade. I'm a Dowling graduate and spent time at both DMACC and Drake before starting my career in corporate training and Human Resources. In 2011, I launched my photography business, which led to opening a studio in Windsor Heights from 2016 to 2024.
When I began house hunting in 2012, Windsor Heights was at the top of my list. I dreamed of finding a brick ranch with quick access to I-235, and my realtor showed me a diamond in the rough—a Colby brick with potential. By April 2013, I proudly became a Windsor Heights resident.
My deeper involvement with city government began in 2018, when I stepped up to organize the Fourth of July Parade; an event on the brink of cancellation. After attending council meetings to provide updates, I saw firsthand how local government decisions impact our daily lives. That experience inspired me to get more involved, support council candidates in 2019, and volunteer even more through the Chamber of Commerce. By 2021, I was ready to take the next step and run for City Council.
Over the past four years, our council has worked hard to balance the needs and priorities of our community while staying fiscally responsible. In a small city like ours without a Parks and Recreation Department, community events are powered by volunteers and the tireless efforts of city staff across Public Works, Public Safety, and City Hall. I’m proud to have contributed to these efforts and eager to continue serving Windsor Heights through hard work and collaboration.
Thank you for the opportunity to represent our city. I would be honored to earn your vote again this November.
2025 Ribbon Cutting for the Colby Park Splash Pad
With Councilwoman Susan Skeries and Aaron Colyer, Urbandale Chamber Connector.
The inaugural splash at the Colby Park Splash Pad! Thanks to Representative Jennifer Konfrst, City Administrator Adam Plagge, and Nate & Jason from city staff for joining me!
At the DART Roadeo
With Vicky (DART), Hon. Bridget Carberry Montgomery (Urbandale) and Mayor Russ Trimble (WDM)
At the WHFD Push In Ceremony for our new fire engine! E550 was officially pushed into service.
2025 Fire Association Easter Egg Hunt at Colby Park
We never pass up the chance to hang out with Ember!
On the Momentum DSM Spring DART Crawl with other transit fans, including Councilman Joseph Jones and Mayor Mike Jones
2025 BRAVO Gala
With Councilwoman Susan Skeries
New Years Eve Luminaries from the Windsor Heights Foundation.
DART Transit Advisory Committee Winter DART Crawl
Threase Harms, Adam Plagge, Mike Jones, Susan Skeries, and Joseph Jones attended an awards ceremony where I received recognition for my work in inclusion.
2024 Windsor Wonderland
With help from some great residents!
Retirement party for Bill Goodrich from Public Works
2024 Veterans Day Luncheon
Throwing candy at the 2024 Windsor Heights Fall Festival Parade!
Getting ready to appear on Good Day Iowa (WOI Channel 5) to promote the Fall Festival with Lt. Jones, Councilwoman Skeries, and Ember.
2023 Fire Association Easter Egg Hunt
With Andrew, Councilwoman Skeries and Councilman Joseph Jones
Bubbler Event at Colby Park, by Des Moines Performing Arts
Gaining support for our RAISE Grant application From Rep. Zach Nunn with Mayor Mike Jones and Councilwoman Susan Skeries on the 2023 DMDC trip with the GDMP
DART + DMPL Bus Ride following DART story hour at Franklin Avenue Library
2022 Movies in the Park
Councilwoman Skeries and I serve on our special events committee
2022 Fall Festival at Colby Park
2022 Windsor Wonderland with Councilman Joseph Jones, Councilwoman Susan Skeries, and Councilwoman Threase Harms
2022 Windsor Wonderland Ugly Sweater Run
2022 Municipal Leadership Academy with Councilwoman Susan Skeries
2022 Windsor Heights Firefighter Association Easter Egg Hunt at Colby Park
DART Commission Meeting (with Urbandale Councilwoman Bridget Carberry-Montgomery)
2022 BRAVO Gala with Councilwoman Susan Skeries
Accomplishments
Spearheaded our all-new Fall Festival, established 2022
Served on the Special Events Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Susan Skeries
Movies in the Park
Fall Festival
Earth Day
Veterans Day Luncheon
Windsor Wonderland & Ugly Sweater Run
Served on the Colby Park redesign ad hoc committee
Host Coffee with Council sessions, meeting residents at Grounds for Celebration to discuss our city.
Served on the BRAVO Board of Directors
Served as the alternate DART Commissioner
Led the efforts for gender-affirming bathroom signage in city bathrooms.
