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News from October 2021

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

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 31, 2021

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

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Top 100 Polk County home sales for September 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 31, 2021

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in September 2021, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 31, 2021

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

Trooper Ted Benda is escorted home

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 31, 2021

Iowa State Trooper Theodore “Ted” Benda was recently feted with a vehicle procession across the state after succumbing to injuries he suffered earlier this month while responding to an on-duty-call.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 28, 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 | Oct 30, 2021

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

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Seven Des Moines teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Oct. 16

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 30, 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. 16.

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‘Accept this fair, non-partisan proposal,’ LGBTQ rights group urges Iowa legislators

By Emily Bevard | Oct 30, 2021

Iowa has revealed its second round of redistricting maps, revising the state’s four Congressional districts and legislative boundaries

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

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 29, 2021

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

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1419 Goddard Court, Des Moines unloaded by DM Houses LLC

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 29, 2021

On Oct. 29, DM Houses LLC sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1419 Goddard Court, Des Moines to Lotomo Investments Series 1 LLC for $67,000.

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Richard and Teri Bunge purchase 1804 Washington Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 29, 2021

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1804 Washington Ave., Des Moines was sold on Oct. 29 by Bluefish Investments LLC for $140,000. The buyers were Richard and Teri Bunge.

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132 E Center St., Des Moines sold by Wilken (living trust)

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 29, 2021

On Oct. 29, Scott Haugh and Mindy Moore purchased a home at 132 E Center St., Des Moines from Wilken (living trust) for $853,000.

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2600 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines unloaded by Arturo and Berta Munoz

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 29, 2021

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2600 S.E. 14th St., Des Moines was sold on Oct. 29 by Arturo and Berta Munoz for $220,000. The buyer was Timka LLC.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 28, 2021

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

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Des Moines Playhouse Presents Check to DMFD

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2021

Student cast members of The Des Moines Playhouse's production of "With Their Eyes" stopped in to Fire Station #5 yesterday evening with a big check.

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DMACC Announces Tuition-Free Scholarships for 100 New Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Students Starting Spring 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2021

Shortage of CNA professionals triggers new effort to recruit students into the program

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Drake student wins Pacemaker feature story of the year

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2021

Allaire Nuss, a 2021 graduate of the Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has won a national Pacemaker award for Feature Story of the Year.

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How you can help us keep Iowa children safe

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2021

As we head into our traditional cold and flu season, the Iowa Pediatric Healthcare Collaborative, comprised of Blank Children’s Hospital, ChildServe, MercyOne Children’s Hospital and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, urges all Iowans to remain diligent in your personal COVID-19 and influenza mitigation efforts to keep our children safe.

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A Time for Giving

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2021

Thanksgiving baskets will be available again this year for those in need.

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Fostering Relationships Is Key to Retaining Employees in the Current Workplace

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2021

With changes driven by the recent pandemic, recruiting, hiring and retaining workers will be heavily driven by an organizations ability to help foster relationships with workers who may be working in offices, remotely or a combination.