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News from 2021

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Iowa's 'obesity crisis' accelerated during the pandemic

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 25, 2021

During the pandemic, people in Iowa have gained more weight, causing the obesity rate to rise.

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Pfizer: Vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 25, 2021

Coronavirus vaccine maker Pfizer said that its vaccine is safe for younger children.

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Iowa sees two-week increase in COVID-19 cases and 'damn near no guidance'

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 25, 2021

In Iowa, there is a new two-week increase in COVID-19 cases that has some concerned.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 25, 2021

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

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Sep. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 25, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Iowa governor signs COVID-19 proclamation, extends public health disaster emergency

By Valerie Bonk | Sep 24, 2021

A new COVID-19 proclamation has been signed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, according to WOWT News.

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Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2021

Street Closure Notification

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Major Progress Showing On Critical Stormwater Retention Project

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2021

Major Progress Showing On Critical Stormwater Retention Project

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Alejandra and Camilo Gonzalez buy 1227 E. 17th Court, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 21, 2021

On Sept. 21, Alejandra and Camilo Gonzalez purchased a home at 1227 E. 17th Court, Des Moines from NFC Properties LLC for $217,500.

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Home sales in Des Moines during September 12-18, 2021

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 21, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 99 reported residential sales in Des Moines for the week of September 12-18, 2021.

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Home sales during September 12-18, 2021 in Polk County

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 21, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 219 reported residential sales in Polk County for the week of September 12-18, 2021.

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Hubbel L. and Jomone S. Fields purchase 1159 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Sep 20, 2021

On Sept. 20, Shawn Wagner sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 1159 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines to Hubbel L. and Jomone S. Fields for $273,000.

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Cy-Hawk game goes to Iowa, 'set Iowa on the path to a sixth straight win over Iowa State'

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 19, 2021

Iowa beat out Iowa State in the much-anticipated Cy-Hawk game Sept. 11. The two teams have a historic rivalry and were neck and neck in the Associated Press’s top 10, making it an exciting and high-stakes game.

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Open Recreation on September 23

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

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Drake ranked among the nation’s top universities, according to U.S. News & World Report

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

Drake University once again ranks among the nation’s top universities in several categories in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings.

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Planning & Zoning Meeting on September 20

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2021

Due to COVID-19 The Planning and Zoning commission will meet via ZOOM.

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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.