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News from November 2021

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Food Security Task Force Releases Findings, Recommendations, and Feed DSM Initiative

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

The Des Moines Food Security Task Force established by the City Council has issued a final report, key recommendations, and resources for the community following an initial eight-month effort to address food insecurity through urban farming and promotion of local food production.

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Planning & Zoning Meeting on November 15

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

The Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at the City Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise posted.

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ABI Responds to Vaccine Mandate Bill

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), Iowa’s largest employer association with 1,500 members representing 330,000 employees, is opposed to the Iowa Legislature’s decision to pass its vaccine mandate bill that allows Iowans who are discharged from employment for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine to collect unemployment benefits from the state’s employer-funded unemployment trust fund.

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Keys to Excellence honors philanthropist Sally Bay Bartlett Nov. 29

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

The 2021 season of the Drake University Keys to Excellence Piano Series opens with Nicholas Roth, professor of piano at Drake University, presenting a memorial concert honoring Sally Bay Bartlett, who passed away in March. Bartlett’s support for the Drake piano program was far reaching.

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AAC-DOT Workshop: “MS Access Workshop for Beginners” on November 17

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

Would you like to learn about an Access Database and how it works?

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 4, 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 6, 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 Oct. 23

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 6, 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 Oct. 23.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 3 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 3, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 4, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Climate change presents challenge to Iowa's efforts to improve water quality

By John Suayan | Nov 4, 2021

Try as it may to improve water quality, Iowa’s efforts are short of successful because of climate change.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 3, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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ISU sophomore RB Hall a Maxwell Award semifinalist

By John Suayan | Nov 3, 2021

Iowa State running back Breece Hall has been named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 31 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 31, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Jenifer L Smith sells 3270 E. Payton Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

On Nov. 2, Jenifer L Smith sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3270 E. Payton Ave., Des Moines to Marc and Amy Dubois for $315,500.

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Weekly recap, October 24-30, 2021 home sales in Polk County

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 229 reported residential sales in Polk County for the week of October 24-30, 2021.

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October 24-30, 2021: Des Moines home sales

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 24-30, 2021.

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Imperial Funding Group LLC acquires 1211 Forest Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 2, 2021

On Nov. 2, Imperial Funding Group LLC sold their home at 1211 Forest Ave., Des Moines to Home Opportunities Made Easy Inc. for $14,500.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 1, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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1715 Clark St., Des Moines sold by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc.

By Des Moines Sun | Nov 1, 2021

On Nov. 1, Saidi Mlanga and Mlasi Amisi Rehema purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1715 Clark St., Des Moines from Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $171,000.