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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 4, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Climate change presents challenge to Iowa's efforts to improve water quality

By John Suayan | Nov 4, 2021

Try as it may to improve water quality, Iowa’s efforts are short of successful because of climate change.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 3, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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ISU sophomore RB Hall a Maxwell Award semifinalist

By John Suayan | Nov 3, 2021

Iowa State running back Breece Hall has been named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 31 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 31, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Jenifer L Smith sells 3270 E. Payton Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

On Nov. 2, Jenifer L Smith sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3270 E. Payton Ave., Des Moines to Marc and Amy Dubois for $315,500.

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Weekly recap, October 24-30, 2021 home sales in Polk County

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 229 reported residential sales in Polk County for the week of October 24-30, 2021.

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October 24-30, 2021: Des Moines home sales

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 24-30, 2021.

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Imperial Funding Group LLC acquires 1211 Forest Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

On Nov. 2, Imperial Funding Group LLC sold their home at 1211 Forest Ave., Des Moines to Home Opportunities Made Easy Inc. for $14,500.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 1, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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1715 Clark St., Des Moines sold by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc.

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Saidi Mlanga and Mlasi Amisi Rehema purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1715 Clark St., Des Moines from Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $171,000.

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Gary Matthew Todd acquires 1531 34th St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Ruth Garcia and Luis Menendez Castro sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1531 34th St., Des Moines to Gary Matthew Todd for $112,000.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Top 100 Polk County home sales for September 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 31, 2021

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in September 2021, according to BlockShopper.com.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Oct. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Trooper Ted Benda is escorted home

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2021

Iowa State Trooper Theodore “Ted” Benda was recently feted with a vehicle procession across the state after succumbing to injuries he suffered earlier this month while responding to an on-duty-call.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 30, 2021

The following parishes in the Des Moines Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Seven Des Moines teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Oct. 16

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 30, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by seven teachers in Des Moines who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Oct. 16.

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‘Accept this fair, non-partisan proposal,’ LGBTQ rights group urges Iowa legislators

By Emily Bevard | Oct 30, 2021

Iowa has revealed its second round of redistricting maps, revising the state’s four Congressional districts and legislative boundaries