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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Dec. 11 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 13, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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VA reports decrease of November appointments scheduled at VA Central Iowa HCS health facility in Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 13, 2021

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, subsidiary 636QB in Des Moines, Iowa scheduled 45 pending appointments in November compared to 157 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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DMACC to Host Free ‘Rock Enroll’ Event on Dec. 15 at All DMACC Campuses

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

DMACC staff members will be available to help attendees apply to DMACC, register for Spring classes and get answers to their questions, in-person and one-on-one

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3L Brecklyn Carey Reflects on Law School Career Before December Graduation

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Brecklyn Carey caught the law bug after participating in a mock trial based on the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton as a middle-schooler in Atlantic, Iowa.

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City Presentations Set To Discuss Budget, COVID Funding

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders today announced that two public presentations are scheduled this month related to the upcoming City budget and the distribution of federal COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Computer Science for All Iowans

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Computer science and information technology skills are transforming into a day-to-day skill set in today’s workforce that impacts every industry.

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Vancouver-Based Artist Cliff Kearns Explores the 'Immortal Diamond'

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Vancouver-based artist Cliff Kearns is passionate about diamonds. In his latest series of paintings called "Immortal Diamond," the artist is inspired to interpret, bend and push the gem’s characteristics.

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Why I'm Passionate About ABI

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

When it first ran several years ago, this column (now edited slightly) struck a chord with ABI members. It has become a tradition to carry it in a December edition of the weekly newsletter.

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City Council Meeting on December 13

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

City Council Meeting

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City Implements Violence Prevention Initiative

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

The Des Moines City Council tonight made a $445,000 commitment to reducing gun violence in Des Moines.

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McCreedy Receives Inaugural Alexander Scholarship for Rural Iowa Health

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

McKenna McCreedy, a third-year student pharmacist, was awarded the inaugural Joe and Gordon Alexander Pharmacy Scholarship.

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DMACC Child Development Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation, Again

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

DMACC’s Program is Recognized Among the Top in the Nation

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Dec. 10 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 12, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 10, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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VA reports increase of November appointments scheduled at VA Central Iowa HCS health facility in Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 12, 2021

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, subsidiary 636BU in Des Moines, Iowa scheduled 16 pending appointments in November compared to nine during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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These are the top 100 largest PPP loans in 2021 in ZIP Code 50315

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 12, 2021

These are the top 100 largest PPP loans provided in 2021 to small businesses in ZIP Code 50315, according to the US Small Business Administration.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Des Moines stagnates at seven in week ending Dec. 11

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 12, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Seven teachers in Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Nov. 27

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 11, 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 Nov. 27.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 11, 2021

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

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VA reports decrease of November appointments scheduled at VA Central Iowa HCS health facility in Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 11, 2021

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, subsidiary 636A6 in Des Moines, Iowa scheduled 20,725 pending appointments in November compared to 22,833 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Dec 10, 2021

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