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Despite Covid, Local Option Sales Tax Delivers Nearly $34.5 Million to City

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

The City of Des Moines’ Local Option Sales & Service Tax weathered the ill effects of the COVID pandemic and finished the fiscal year with nearly $34.5 million in new tax revenue.

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Drake University launches new degree program to prepare students for rewarding careers at the intersection of business and law

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University is rolling out a new undergraduate business law degree program to provide students with expertise in how businesses operate in an increasingly complex and dynamic legal environment.

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AAC-DOT Workshop: “OneDrive and File Management Workshop on October 28

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2021

​Need help organizing your files and wondering how to use Microsoft OneDrive?

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 20, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Retired Navy Admiral Franken to run for U.S. Senate

By Bob Martin | Oct 20, 2021

Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Franken, 63, on Oct. 14, threw his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate race where, if he wins the Democratic primary, he will challenge longtime Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley for his seat.

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Mark David Schultz acquires 2625 Easton Blvd., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 20, 2021

On Oct. 20, Mark David Schultz purchased a home at 2625 Easton Blvd., Des Moines from RM Madden Construction Inc. for $256,780.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Connie L. Isaacson (living trust) and Richard W. Isaacson (living trust) unload 3660 Grand Ave. 540, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 19, 2021

The home at 3660 Grand Ave. 540, Des Moines was sold on Oct. 19 by Connie L. Isaacson (living trust) and Richard W. Isaacson (living trust) for $330,000. The buyers were Richard Ody and Laura Hessburg.

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Polk County weekly recap of home sales during October 10-16, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 19, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 207 reported residential sales in Polk County for the week of October 10-16, 2021.

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Des Moines weekly recap of home sales during October 10-16, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 19, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 87 reported residential sales in Des Moines for the week of October 10-16, 2021.

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Top teacher, Scarlet success, lockdowns, and more.

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2021

It's a sizable issue today: a teacher wins big, a student-athlete does the extraordinary, and we include information about a survey coming soon to your inbox.

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Join Us at 8AM on 10/20/21 for the DMFD FPB Contractor Meeting.

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2021

Please join us on Wednesday October 20th at 8 AM for the next Des Moines Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Contractor Meeting.

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Zoning Board of Adjustment – October 27, 2021 Meeting Agenda

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2021

The agenda for the City of Des Moines’ Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM, has been posted online at.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 18, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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John F. Bell acquires 2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 18, 2021

On Oct. 18, John F. Bell purchased a five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines from Kevin A. and Bonita Clark for $933,000.

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U.S. faces healthcare crisis from COVID-19 burnout

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 18, 2021

The burnout of health workers related to the COVID-19 pandemic is generating concern nationwide that hospitals could face critical staff shortages even as the Delta variant renews concerns over further outbreaks.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 15 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 17, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 17, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Iowa football moves up in AP poll after historic win over Penn State

By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021

No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State on October 9.

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Creative Writing Club on October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Creative Writing Club