S&P Global Ratings assigned its 'AAA' long-term rating to West Des Moines, Iowa's anticipated $20.395 million series 2021B general obligation (GO) urban renewal bonds and $3.19 million series 2021C GO urban renewal bonds. At the same time, we affirmed our 'AAA' ratings on the city's existing GO debt. The outlook is stable. The city's GO pledge and an agreement to levy ad valorem property taxes without limit as to rate or amount secure the bonds. Series 2021B bond proceeds will be used for urban renewal projects in the Grand Prairie Parkway Urban Renewal Area. Series 2021C bond proceeds will be used for urban renewal projects in the Mills Parkway Urban Renewal Area. West Des Moines is a very strong and
