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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending May 20?

By Des Moines Sun | May 25, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Des Moines Pools Fully Staffed for Summer

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 25, 2023

Get ready for fun in the sun and beat the heat at any of the 28 aquatic destinations the city has to offer.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Polk County in week ending May 20?

By Des Moines Sun | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest e85 gas in cities across Polk County in week ending May 20

By Des Moines Sun | May 23, 2023

The lowest price of e85 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at 11 gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Polk County had a median home sale price of $220,000 of 9,278 homes in 2022

By Des Moines Sun | May 23, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in 2022, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Des Moines Public Works Director Recognized Nationally as Top Ten Leader

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 23, 2023

Department of Public Works Director Jonathan Gano has been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) as a 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Polk County had the cheapest e15 gas in week ending May 20

By Des Moines Sun | May 22, 2023

The lowest price of e15 gas in cities throughout Polk County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Polk County in week ending May 20?

By Des Moines Sun | May 21, 2023

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Polk County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | May 20, 2023

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

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Des Moines Residents Have Another Chance to Pick Up Free Tiny Trees

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 19, 2023

Hundreds of Des Moines residents cycled through Polk County River Place last Saturday as the City of Des Moines Public Works Department gave away thousands of free Tiny Trees.

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Free Tiny Trees Pickup for Des Moines Residents This Saturday

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 18, 2023

Des Moines residents can take part in growing the City's urban tree canopy by picking up five free Tiny Trees this Saturday, May 13, at Polk County River Place.

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Meet Yahtzee, Dmfd’s Newest and Cutest Fire Investigator

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 17, 2023

The Des Moines Fire Department has a new fire investigator on the job sniffing out the source of fires.

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Parks and Recreation Offers New Notable Women of Early Des Moines Cemetery Tour

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 16, 2023

Des Moines’ history and culture was shaped by its pioneer women.

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New Study of Court Avenue; Recommendations for Improvement

By Des Moines Sun Report | May 15, 2023

The Des Moines City Council on Monday will review a new, extensive assessment of the social economy and growth opportunities for the downtown Historic Court District. The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) prepared the report on behalf of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, Operation Downtown and the City of Des Moines and will present it during a Council work session at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 8 in City Hall.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | May 13, 2023

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

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537 homes sold in Polk County with a median home sale price of $221,000 in April 2023

By Des Moines Sun | May 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in April 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home prices in Polk County during April 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

By Des Moines Sun | May 1, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Polk County rose by $6,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 39.8%.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 29, 2023

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

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Kalinowski: 'There's been a series of interruptions, delays' in budgeting process

By Sam Jackson | Apr 25, 2023

The Pleasant Hill City Council voted to pass its annual budget for fiscal 2024 during its meeting on April 11, following a series of meetings, public input and changes by the state to the property tax levy.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 22, 2023

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