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Iowa held first Latino Heritage Festival in two years

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival resumed after taking a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering hispanic individuals of all backgrounds to take to the streets in celebration of their vibrant heritage.

From Hawkeye Reporter

Iowa received $1.19 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | 3 years ago

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Iowa received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $1.19 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

1120 Herold Ave., Des Moines acquired by Pedro Cruz Antonio and Ceferina Antonio Osorio

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, RM Madden Construction Inc. sold their home at 1120 Herold Ave., Des Moines to Pedro Cruz Antonio and Ceferina Antonio Osorio for $251,900.

Jazz Properties LLC purchases 1259 10th St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 28, 2021

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1259 10th St., Des Moines was sold on Sept. 28 by Coluzzi Construction LLC for $173,500. The buyer was Jazz Properties LLC.

Weekly recap, September 19-25, 2021 home sales in Polk County

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 28, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 207 reported residential sales in Polk County for the week of September 19-25, 2021.

Weekly recap of Des Moines home sales during September 19-25, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 28, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 19-25, 2021.

Ian Veenstra buys 2009 S.W. First St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 27, 2021

The four bedroom, two bathroom home at 2009 S.W. First St., Des Moines was sold on Sept. 27 by Guidner Properties LLC for $192,500. The buyer was Ian Veenstra.

1341 Jefferson Ave., Des Moines sold by Todd and Selena Bower McClish

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 27, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1341 Jefferson Ave., Des Moines was sold on Sept. 27 by Todd and Selena Bower McClish for $149,900. The buyer was Erika Beltran Guerra.

Bluefish Investments LLC acquire 2722 Moyer St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 27, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2722 Moyer St., Des Moines was sold on Sept. 27 by Bluefish Investments LLC for $175,000. The buyers were Margaret Muller and John Richard Buckton.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Des Moines stagnates at seven in week ending Sept. 25

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Last MEGA SCRUB of 2021 Provides One More Opportunity To Dispose Of Bulk Items For Free

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Last MEGA SCRUB of 2021 Provides One More Opportunity To Dispose Of Bulk Items For Free

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Street Closure Notification

Universal Masking and More

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Thank you to everyone for putting on a mask and looking out for the health and wellbeing of self and others following the federal court decision blocking Iowa's law against universal masking in schools to protect staff and students.

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Street Closure Notification

Zoning Board of Adjustment – September 22, 2021 Meeting Agenda

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2021

Zoning Board of Adjustment – September 22, 2021 Meeting Agenda

Last Mega Scrub of 2021 Provides One More Opportunity to Dispose of Bulk Items for Free

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2021

This Saturday, the parking lots at the Bell Avenue Business Park on the City's south side won't sit empty.

Social Impact Awards for Research and Outreach rolled out by Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2021

Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) is launching a new program to recognize faculty and staff who tackle pressing issues facing society through their scholarship and work in the community.

FREE Coffee Friday on October 1

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2021

Start your morning off right and help us celebrate International Coffee Day with a FREE cup of coffee!

Music Friday: 'It's Like Finding Out Your Diamond Is From Her Old Promise Ring'

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2021

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title.

Forty Iowa Leaders Selected to Participate in Leadership Iowa’s 40th Anniversary Year

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2021

Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected as members of the 2021-22 class of Leadership Iowa, the state’s premier issues awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation.