Dec 21, 2021 - News
Des Moines City Councilmember Bill Gray says goodbye like Hayden Fry
(Left) Hayden Fry with University of Washington football coach Don James in 1982 and (right) Des Moines City Councilperson Bill Gray, on Monday. Photos: Wally Fong via AP and city of Des Moines video
Des Moines City Councilperson Bill Gray sported a new look at a council meeting Monday that he said was in memory of former Hawkeyes football coach Hayden Fry, who died two years ago.
- The fake mustache was among swag Gray picked up while volunteering with the University of Iowa.
Of note: Monday was Gray's last regular council meeting and city staff held a public farewell reception for him.
- He was defeated last month by Indira Sheumaker, who takes office in January.
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