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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 9 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 11, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Reynolds to deliver Condition of the State address Jan. 11

By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Jan 10, 2022

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to deliver her Condition of the State address Jan. 11 at 6 p.m.

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Alex, Suksavanh, Ted, Nancy, Terry and Serena Baccam sell 4654 S.E. 34th Court, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 10, 2022

On Jan. 10, Purushottam Humagai purchased a home at 4654 S.E. 34th Court, Des Moines from Alex, Suksavanh, Ted, Nancy, Terry and Serena Baccam for $472,000.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 10, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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2926 Walker St., Des Moines sold by John M. Spratt

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 10, 2022

On Jan. 10, John M. Spratt sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 2926 Walker St., Des Moines to Sang T Dang and Oanh Nguyen for $175,000.

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Reynolds issues Harvest Proclamation extension

By Trina Thomas | Jan 9, 2022

A proclamation extension for Iowa was recently issued to address weight lines and grain transportation.

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'Seeking people who enjoy the outdoors': Iowa state parks need volunteer campground hosts

By Karen Kidd | Jan 9, 2022

Iowa Department of Natural Resources said it's looking for more than a few good volunteer campground hosts for the upcoming recreation season.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 9, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Des Moines stagnates at seven in week ending Jan. 8

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 9, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Flu numbers increasing in Iowa, health agencies and news outlets report

By Karen Kidd | Jan 8, 2022

Iowans are catching the flu at increasing rates, along with increasing rates of COVID-19, according to a news story published last week by a Des Moines-area news outlet

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Food assistance amounts increase in Polk County since 2011

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 8, 2022

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $116,062,837 to Polk County compared to $100,940,232 in 2011.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 8, 2022

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

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4.2 percent fewer Polk County residents receiving food assistance since 2011

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 8, 2022

In 2020, 60,084 residents in Polk County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 62,717 residents in 2011.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 8, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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ABI Supports New Unemployment Changes Going Into Effect Next Week

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), Iowa’s largest employer association with 1,500 members representing 330,000 employees, strongly endorses the new Iowa...

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Art-Lit TO GO! for grades K-5

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Sponsored by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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Student Attorneys in Drake’s Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic provide critical services to ensure the success of area nonprofits

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Hawthorn Hill and their partner agency, Bidwell Riverside Center (Bidwell), provide life-changing assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity and homelessness in the greater Des Moines community.

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Iowa Manufacturers Expect Increased Sales and Capital Expenditures in the First Quarter of 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Iowa manufacturers expect increased sales and plan to invest in capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2022, according to the latest Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Quarterly Business Survey

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Geri-Fit Strength Training Workout Jan. 10

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Monday, January 10, 2022 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm

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Multi-Factor Authentication Now Required for Drake Systems

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Beginning this morning, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required when logging in to web-based versions of Microsoft Office 365 (includes myDrake, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, etc.), Blackboard, Self Service, Touchnet, eAccounts, StarFish, Banner Admin pages, and Slate.