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News from September 2021

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Monarch Tagging at Greenwood Park, Sylvan Amphitheater on Sep 23

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

Monarch Tagging at Greenwood Park, Sylvan Amphitheater

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$40,000 Gift Launches ABI Foundation 40th Anniversary Campaign

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

Gifts to the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation are now being matched up to $40,000 thanks to the generous support of the Dick & Judy Smith Family Foundation.

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Council Vote Moves Central Iowa Water Trails Forward

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

The Des Moines City Council tonight unanimously approved two agreements that move the Central Iowa Water Trails (CIWT) project closer to reality. Mayor Frank Cownie said the approval of agreements regarding the operation and maintenance of the regional water trail access points as well as the implementation of a $25 million federal grant are significant steps in moving CIWT forward.

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Herwig Named Weaver Medal of Honor Recipient

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will award its highest honor, the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor to Drake pharmacy alum and retired otolaryngology head and neck surgery physician, Steven Herwig, PH’71, GR’99. Dr. Herwig will be delivering the Weaver Medal Lecture on Thursday, October 7 at 2 p.m. in Sussman Theater.

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DMACC Boone Campus Student Activity Center Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the Boone Campus Student Activity Center. The $6.5 million facility is named “Fareway Fieldhouse”

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Federal judge orders Iowa to stop enforcing school mask mandate ban: ‘irreparable harm exist’

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 19, 2021

A federal judge passed a temporary order Sept. 13 which allows schools in Iowa to mandate masks.

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Iowa Health Care Association balks at vaccine mandate, calls it 'short of workable'

By George Willis | Sep 19, 2021

The Iowa Health Care Association wants a test-out option added for those who work in nursing homes, a request that’s at odds with the six-part plan to fight the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic announced by President Joe Biden's administration.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 18, 2021

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

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'Good time': Iowa routs Indiana 34-6

By John Kelly | Sep 18, 2021

Iowa football wins against Indiana

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Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Street Closure Notification

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Council Work Session @ 7:30 a.m. 9/20/21

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2021

Council Work Session @ 7:30 a.m. 9/20/21

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Informational Communication Received-City of Des Moines – Bidding Documents Available

By Press release submission | Sep 16, 2021

We received an Informational Communication for Activity ID 11-2021-011

Street Closure Notifications

By Press release submission | Sep 16, 2021

Street Closure Notifications

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2119 York St., Des Moines unloaded by Flippingnickles LLC

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 16, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2119 York St., Des Moines was sold on Sept. 16 by Flippingnickles LLC for $150,000. The buyer was Logan Richard Burke.

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2318 E. Redmond Ave., Des Moines purchased by Cara Daughenbaugh

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 16, 2021

On Sept. 16, Jerrys Homes Inc. sold their home at 2318 E. Redmond Ave., Des Moines to Cara Daughenbaugh for $266,960.

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Ajs Cleaning & Restoration LLC acquires 1523 E. Madison Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 16, 2021

On Sept. 16, Harold D. and Lara L. Kramme sold their home at 1523 E. Madison Ave., Des Moines to Ajs Cleaning & Restoration LLC for $121,000.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 14, 2021

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, subsidiary 636QB in Des Moines, Iowa scheduled 41 pending appointments in August compared to 141 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Home sales in Des Moines, September 5-11, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 14, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 5-11, 2021.

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Eliza Elodie and Valantin Mlenganyibwa purchase 1344 Jefferson Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 13, 2021

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1344 Jefferson Ave., Des Moines was sold on Sept. 13 by Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $171,000. The buyers were Eliza Elodie and Valantin Mlenganyibwa.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 13, 2021

The VA Central Iowa Health Care System, subsidiary 636BU in Des Moines, Iowa scheduled 15 pending appointments in August compared to 62 during the same period last year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.