Des Moines Sun

Rains ease drought conditions in Iowa and rest of Midwest, U.S. Drought Monitor reports

By Karen Kidd | Sep 12, 2021

Iowa went into this past Labor Day weekend with some excellent drought news.

EPA fines Iowa business for diesel emissions tampering 'in violation of the federal Clean Air Act'

By Christina Heath | Sep 12, 2021

Midwest Truck Productions, located in Cantril, Iowa, has been fined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for alleged tampering with diesel emissions controls.

Rubio visits Iowa while 'Florida is literally losing residents daily'

By Christina Heath | Sep 12, 2021

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) visited Iowa to attend an Iowa GOP hosted reception at the Mason City Municipal Airport in an interview-style chat were many Republican politicians spoke on current issues facing the nation and helped raise money for the GOP.

Happy Friday from DMPS

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

We hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend and have had a good third week of the 2021-22 school year.

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Street Closure Notification

VA reports decrease of August appointments scheduled at VA Central Iowa HCS health facility in Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 12, 2021

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, subsidiary 636A6 in Des Moines, Iowa scheduled 19,381 pending appointments in August compared to 23,420 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

DMACC Announces Fall Semester Vaccination Incentive for Students

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will have an opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize this fall

Tharp named a 2021 Next-Generation Future Pharmacist Award Finalist

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Isabelle Tharp, a fourth-year student pharmacist in the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS), was named one of three finalists for the 2021 Next-Generation Future Pharmacist Award sponsored by Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times.

Elevate Iowa to Honor 2021 Legends in Manufacturing Leaders

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and Elevate Advanced Manufacturing will recognize five manufacturing leaders this month at its sixth annual Legends in Manufacturing dinner.

Utility Account Access

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

The City of Polk City is excited to announce the transition to a new and improved web-based platform for our customers to manage their utility accounts and billing preferences.

DICO Demolition Making Great Progress

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

It's been a long time coming but the demolition of the buildings on the former Dico site in Des Moines is right on schedule.

Drake University Constitutional Law Center announces the 2021 Constitution Day Speaker

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

The Drake University Constitutional Law Center is pleased to announce Dahlia Lithwick as the 2021 Constitution Day speaker.

Ten New DMACC Programs Have Been Approved by the State

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2021

Eight new transfer majors and two new certificate programs have been approved by the IDOE

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Des Moines stagnates at seven in week ending Sep. 11

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 12, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 11, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

From Hawkeye Reporter

September poll: Iowa veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal

By Hawkeye Reporter reports | 3 years ago

A new poll showed veterans in Iowa did not support how President Joe Biden handled the final withdrawal of U.S. forces in Afghanistan — ending the 20-year war that resulted in the deaths of thousands of American troops.

1,115 homes sold in Polk County with a median home sale price of $220,000 in August 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 9, 2021

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

1529 Des Moines St., Des Moines sold by Sandra Estrada and Jose Antonio Estrada Patino

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 9, 2021

On Sept. 9, Sandra Estrada and Jose Antonio Estrada Patino sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1529 Des Moines St., Des Moines to Tabu Songolo for $215,000.

Street Closure Notifications

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2021

Street Closure Notifications

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2021

Street Closure Notification

1426 Fourth St., Des Moines purchased by Rogelio Ruiz Morales

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 8, 2021

On Sept. 8, Beatriz Mejia Delacruz and Fernando Ugalde Trejo sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1426 Fourth St., Des Moines to Rogelio Ruiz Morales for $170,000.