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Local Economic Development Highlighted During Leadership Iowa Session in Council Bluffs

By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022

Forty leaders from across the state will visit Council Bluffs on March 3-4 to take part in Iowa’s premier issues awareness program, Leadership Iowa, currently celebrating its 40th Anniversary

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Brenda Bell sells 3718 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 2, 2022

The home at 3718 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines was sold on March 2 by Brenda Bell for $147,000. The buyer was Sydney Devine Rausch.

Des Moines Parks and Recreation New Annual Report Available

By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2022

Des Moines Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the “2021 Report to the Community” is now available.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Feb. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 1, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Feb. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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2345 Lyon St., Des Moines unloaded by Salvador Orellana and Griselda Elizabeth Mendez

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 1, 2022

On March 1, Madeline F. and Devin A. Fisher purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2345 Lyon St., Des Moines from Salvador Orellana and Griselda Elizabeth Mendez for $170,000.

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Once a Week, Ordinary Folks Get to Search for One of the World's Rarest Gems

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2022

Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco near the headwaters of the San Benito River, amateur treasure hunters pay $100 per ticket for the thrill of scouring the screening field at the Benitoite Mining Company for one of the world’s rarest gemstones — the beautiful bright blue benitoite.

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Santa M. and Lal B. Darjee sell 2528 River Ridge Road, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 1, 2022

The home at 2528 River Ridge Road, Des Moines was sold on March 1 by Santa M. and Lal B. Darjee for $270,000. The buyer was Tywonyia L Hughes.

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Poets Ada Limón and Maggie Smith Will Read from their Works at DMACC’s Celebration of the Literary Arts

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2022

Poets Ada Limón and Maggie Smith are the next two authors participating in the 2022 DMACC Celebrati​on of Literary Arts.

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3660 Grand Ave. 530, Des Moines unloaded by Wilshire Holdings LLC

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 28, 2022

On Feb. 28, Deann M. and Troy J. Cook purchased a home at 3660 Grand Ave. 530, Des Moines from Wilshire Holdings LLC for $262,500.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Feb. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 28, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Spring Break (classes do not meet) on March 14

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022

This is a date from Drake University's official Academic Calendar, which is updated and maintained by the Office of the Registrar.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Feb. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 27, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Feb. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Feb. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 26, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Feb. 24, 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 | Feb 26, 2022

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

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These former-Des Moines area high school basketball players’ college teams will be in action tomorrow, Feb. 26

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 26, 2022

These former-Des Moines area high school basketball players’ college teams will be hitting the hardwood tomorrow, Feb. 26

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Scientists Say It's Raining Liquid Rubies and Sapphires on the Exoplanet WASP-121b

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2022

Liquid rubies and sapphires rain down from metal clouds on an enormous "hot Jupiter" exoplanet located 855 light years from Earth, according to an international group of astronomers from the Munich-based Max Planck Institute for Astronomy.

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Poets Matthew Olzmann and Dilruba Ahmed Will Read from their Works at DMACC’s Celebration of the Literary Arts

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2022

The event is being held virtually this year

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Feb. 22 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Feb 24, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Feb. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Anxiety Support Group on March 2

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2022

Anxiety can be difficult in every stage of life, but especially as a college student. We recognize that being a college student encompasses on important part of your identity and that there may be factors within your life that contribute to stress, worry, overwhelm, and sometimes even panic attacks.

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Des Moines Roads have been Pre-Treated and Crews are Prepared to Combat Overnight Wintry Mix

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2022

The Street Maintenance Division of Public Works put in the work during this weekend's warm weather to prepare for potential icy overnight conditions.