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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 29 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 29, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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UIHC reports 'drastic increase in flu cases' this season, urges Iowans 'to protect yourself'

By Karen Kidd | Nov 30, 2021

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has been sounding alarms that staffing shortages are a thing at the state's health care facilities while positive cases of flu and COVID-19 are on a dramatic rise.

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Home sales in Polk County, November 21-27, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 30, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 113 reported residential sales in Polk County for the week of November 21-27, 2021.

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Thomas B. Edwards buys 2251 E. Highview Drive, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 30, 2021

The home at 2251 E. Highview Drive, Des Moines was sold on Nov. 30 by Rebecca Robb for $209,900. The buyer was Thomas B. Edwards.

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Weekly recap of Des Moines home sales during November 21-27, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 30, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 21-27, 2021.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 29, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 28, 2021

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

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'Grassley takes credit for the federal money': Sen. from Iowa votes yes on infrastructure bill

By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Nov 28, 2021

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley was one of only 19 Republicans to vote yes on Biden’s $1.2 trillion Build Back Better bill.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 27, 2021

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

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Nov. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 27, 2021

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

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Reynolds' masks ruling meets daunting opposition

By Augustus Griffith Jr. | Nov 27, 2021

In response to this setback, Bleeding Heartland writer Laura Belin tweeted, "Who's up late and wants to read about how @IAGovernor's own words helped sink #Iowa's mask mandate ban in federal court?"In May, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law that disallows schools from issuing mask mandates.

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Thieves steal items meant for holiday Cheer Boxes

By George Willis | Nov 27, 2021

Police seek vandals, while Grief Services Center looks for donations

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

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 25, 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 | Nov 26, 2021

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

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Seven teachers in Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Nov. 13

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 26, 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. 13.

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'Obviously disappointed': Positive COVID-19 tests sideline Iowa women's hoops

By John Suayan | Nov 26, 2021

Positive COVID-19 tests forced the Iowa women’s basketball team to pull out of three games, including a holiday tournament south of the border.

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Pathways for Civic Action & Social Change Open Office Hours on November 30

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

Learn about ways to get involved in the community and different strategies needed to create change.

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DMFD Issues Safety Tips Ahead of Most Common Holiday for Home Cooking Fires

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

Thanksgiving is a surprisingly common day for home cooking fires. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, this holiday is the most common day for these fires with more than three times the daily average for such incidents.

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Fr. Pisut's Annual Christmas Open House

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

Fr. Pisut's Annual Christmas Open House

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MidAmerican Energy announces more than a half million in foundation grants to Iowa organizations and communities

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2021

The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has released its third quarter grants, awarding more than a half-million dollars to 15 organizations across Iowa.