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ARRC Approves Rule on Air Quality Electronic Reporting

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

On Monday, the Administrative Rules Review Committee held their monthly meeting at the Capitol and they approved filed rule ARC 6271C.

Concert at the Grotto May 19, 2022

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Concert at the Grotto May 19, 2022

812 homes sold in Polk County with a median home sale price of $215,000 in April 2022

By Des Moines Sun | May 11, 2022

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in April 2022, according to BlockShopper.com.

Federal Spotlight: ABI Signs onto NAM Supply Chain Letter

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

ABI recently added our name to a letter spearheaded by our federal partner, the National Association of Manufacturers.

Des Moines Eases Accessory Housing Requirements

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

As part of a strategy to increase affordable housing opportunities, Des Moines City Council has approved changes to zoning code that makes it easier for homeowners to develop accessory household units (AHUs).

April: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | May 11, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in April in Des Moines rose by $3,250 while total sales increased by 1.2 percent.

City of Polk City Council Meeting on May 23

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

City Council Meetings are held the second and forth Mondays of each month at the City Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise posted.

City Implements Geese Management Plan

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

Safety concerns in City parks, on municipal golf courses, recreation trails and stormwater retention ponds have prompted the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department to implement for the first time a Canada geese management plan.

Drake University announces winners of the 2022 Alumni Awards

By Press release submission | May 9, 2022

The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors today announced the 2022 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards.

DMACC Student Computer Orientation Workshop on May 25

By Press release submission | May 9, 2022

DMACC Student Computer Orientation WorkshopDate and Time: May 25, 20225:30 PM - 6:15 PMCampus: VirtualLocation: Virtual See Event DetailsRegister Now for an upcoming “DMACC Student Computer Orientation Workshop” Get a great start to your summer semester!

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | May 7, 2022

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

DMACC Carroll Campus Computer Languages Program is Attracting Area Students

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

Internship opportunities and scholarships are available for students

Drake Law School Receives $3.25 Million Gift from J. Locke and Harriet Macomber Fund to Support Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

Drake University Law School is celebrating an anticipated $3.25 million gift to establish the J. Locke (LW’48) and Harriet S. Macomber Drake Law School Fund that will support the Drake Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic (“ETC”)