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Dowling Catholic High School is hosting its annual Open House for Prospective Students on Sunday, November 7th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

College Transfer fair on October 6

College Transfer fair

Fall Harvest Celebration – Coming Together As One

On Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., we will hold our annual Fall Harvest Celebration again at the Party Barn in Adel!

Halloween Pet Dangers

Halloween is a season when it’s fun to be scared, but there is nothing fun about the serious dangers Halloween can present to pets.

In Case You Missed It: Made in Iowa

In case you missed it, the Des Moines Business Record published its Made in Iowa edition this week.

Des Moines and Energy Leaders Launch 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact

Leading energy buyers, suppliers, solutions providers and governments announced today the formal launch of the 24/7 Carbon-free Energy Compact in partnership with Sustainable Energy for All and the UN Energy.

Street Closure Notifications

Street Closure Notifications

'Brainwashed by social media': 25% of Iowa adults don't intend to get COVID-19 vaccine

By Timothy Stuckey | Oct 2, 2021

Results from a recent poll conducted by the Des Moines Register and Mediacom Iowa have found that a quarter of Iowans do not intend to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

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

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

Democrats in Polk see biggest gain in 2020 election after grants from Mark Zuckerberg given to voting officials

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 56% of the vote in Polk.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

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

Seven teachers in Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

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 Sept. 18.

1433 12th St., Des Moines acquired by Sell Now Iowa LLC

On Oct. 1, Iat 85 LLC sold their home at 1433 12th St., Des Moines to Sell Now Iowa LLC for $3,400.

Graystone Companies LLC unloads 6389 N.E. Eighth Court, Des Moines

The home at 6389 N.E. Eighth Court, Des Moines was sold on Oct. 1 by Graystone Companies LLC for $403,760. The buyers were Kurt William and Lisa Ann Moody.

1522 Ninth St., Des Moines purchased by Ariel S Pleva

On Oct. 1, Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum sold their home at 1522 Ninth St., Des Moines to Ariel S Pleva for $35,000.

Kyle C. and Ashlynn Kramer sell 3022 Carr St., Des Moines

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3022 Carr St., Des Moines was sold on Oct. 1 by Kyle C. and Ashlynn Kramer for $140,000. The buyer was Jeffrey Wadle.

Ariel S Pleva acquires 1510 Ninth St., Des Moines

On Oct. 1, Ariel S Pleva purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1510 Ninth St., Des Moines from Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum for $310,000.

3027 Carr St., Des Moines acquired by Kerissa D Hall