Campbell for Council

Hello! My name is Lauren Campbell, and I'm honored to serve on the Windsor Heights City Council. I love living in Windsor Heights, and I want to help Windsor Heights continue to grow as a city that serves its residents while attracting businesses and visitors to our community. I'm a small business owner, mama to Andrew, and wicked stepmother to Saffron. I work full-time in corporate training, holding certifications in Payroll, Emotional Intelligence, and Progress Coaching.

I grew up just outside of Windsor Heights, attending Art in the Park down at the old shelter in Colby Park, eating snow cones from the Lions Club during Music in the Park, and catching as much candy as possible during the 4th of July Parade. I'm a graduate of Dowling, and after some time at DMACC and Drake, I began my career in corporate training and human resources while I kept my passion for photography on the back burner. In 2011, I started my photography business, which would later grow to open a studio here in Windsor Heights from 2016 to 2024.

When I began the search for my first home at the end of 2012, Windsor Heights was at the top of my list. My wish list was a brick ranch with easy access to I-235, and my realtor showed me a diamond in the rough - a Colby brick with lots of potential. In April of 2013, I finally became a resident of Windsor Heights.

I like the idea of a fixer-upper, a place where I can put in some hard work and make it shine. My home is still far from perfect as we work through our project list, but I'm determined to make our home the very best we can while sticking to our budget. I had a similar approach when we signed the lease for my photography studio at 6571 University Avenue. Colby was fantastic to work with, and they allowed me to improve the space through hard work and a little sweat equity.

In some ways, I view our city as a fixer-upper, and I've never been afraid to roll up my sleeves. Our council has to work hard to balance the needs and wants of our city and provide community events for residents, all while working within our budget to be good stewards of tax dollars. Sometimes, that means we have to take on more do-it-yourself projects - like when the city canceled the 2018 parade, I raised my hand and planned the parade with six weeks' notice to ensure our residents had the best 4th of July possible. Never mind that I had never planned a parade before, and I was seven months pregnant on the 4th! I'm eager to continue to help Windsor Heights be its best through hard work.

Thank you for electing me to serve our wonderful city, and I would be honored to have your vote 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 with the Windsor Heights Foundation.

DART Transit Advisory Committee Winter DART Crawl

Threase Harms, Adam Plagge, Mike Jones, Susan Skeries, and Joseph Jones attended a 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 and Councilwoman Skeries.

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

Planned our all-new Fall Festival, established 2022
Served on the Special Events Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Susan Skeries
- Movies in the Park
- Fall Festival
- 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 on the DART Commission
Led the efforts for gender-affirming bathroom signage in city bathrooms.

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