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As winter descends on Des Moines, residents, particularly newcomers, are grappling with the city’s snow ordinance parking regulations. A recent post on social media by a resident who moved to the city over the summer highlights the confusion. The user, who lives near Drake University, is trying to understand the rules around parking during snow days. They understand that on the 30th, they should park on the side with even house numbers and on the 31st, on the odd side. They are also aware that parking on main roads or snow plow routes like Cottage Grove, Kingman, and University Avenue is prohibited. However, they are unsure if these rules apply all winter or only when it’s snowing. The user is concerned about getting their car towed or receiving a ticket due to improper parking during snowfall…