The city of Des Moines Wednesday named Jonathan Gano, from Springfield, Mo., as its next public works director.
Gano will replace Pat Kozitza, who retires today after 38 years with the city.
Gano, 39, spent 10 years with Springfield's public works department and currently serves as interim co-director of the department. He has also supported the area art community as vice president of the board of directors for the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Story