Des Moines Sun

Postponed: The 42nd Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture on October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Postponed: The 42nd Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture

Diamond Riches May Be Hiding in the Seabed Off the Coast of Greenland

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Are diamond riches hiding in the seabed just off Greenland's southwest coast? Mining giant De Beers wants to know.

From the Desk of Nicole Crain

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

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CPHS Welcomes MAT Class of 2023 During Blue Coat Ceremony

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Drake University’s third cohort of students in the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) were formally welcomed into the profession during the Blue Coat Ceremony on October 1st in the Shivers Courtside Club of the Knapp Center.

Karin Derry Named New Chair of DMACC’s Paralegal Program

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Derry has Experience as a Human Resources Manager, University Professor, Attorney and State Representative

City Council Meeting on October 11

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Due to COVID-19 Mayor and Council will meet via Zoom. This meeting is NOT open to the public in person however anyone interested may listen in by calling in local 515-329-8019 or Toll-Free 833-329-8019; use participant code 593054.

Public Input Meetings for the New North Side Community Recreation Center

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The City of Des Moines invites the public to attend a series of community meetings designed to gather input as we embark upon the first phase of planning for the new North Side Community Recreation Center.

No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 9, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 9, 2021

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

Seven Des Moines teachers pledge to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Sept. 25

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 9, 2021

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. 25.

No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

New poll in Iowa gives Trump all-time-high approval rating in the state

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

A new poll in Iowa gave former President Donald Trump his highest approval rating ever Oct. 4, surpassing those received while he was in office.

'News to share': The Real Brokerage opens in Iowa for first time

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

International real estate company The Real Brokerage Inc. opened in Iowa on Oct. 4 for the first time.

Iowa State Legislature considers first Iowa redistricting plan

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

Iowa State Legislature planned to convene on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in order to consider a plan for Iowa redistricting following new census data.

Date set for 2022 Iowa caucuses

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 7, 2021

Democrats and Republicans have settled on a date for caucuses in Iowa, agreeing on Feb. 7, 2022.

From Hawkeye Reporter

Iowa homicide rate estimated at 3.5 per 100,000 last year, FBI reports

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

Iowa last year recorded a homicide rate of 3.5 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. rate of 6.5 per 100,000 and the state’s 1.2 rate a decade earlier, according to newly released FBI crime data.

The third quarter of 2021: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2021 in Des Moines rose by $17,795 while total sales increased by 3.5%.

September 2021: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2021 in Des Moines rose by $15,000 while total sales increased by 1.6%.

No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.