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John F. Bell acquires 2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 18, 2021

On Oct. 18, John F. Bell purchased a five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2626 Forest Drive, Des Moines from Kevin A. and Bonita Clark for $933,000.

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U.S. faces healthcare crisis from COVID-19 burnout

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 18, 2021

The burnout of health workers related to the COVID-19 pandemic is generating concern nationwide that hospitals could face critical staff shortages even as the Delta variant renews concerns over further outbreaks.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 15 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 17, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 15, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Oct. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 17, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 16, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Iowa football moves up in AP poll after historic win over Penn State

By Zachary Richter | Oct 17, 2021

No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State on October 9.

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Creative Writing Club on October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Creative Writing Club

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Bark Before Dark Registration Ends on Oct 25

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Dog park permit holders are invited to the Bark Before Dark Halloween Pawty!

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October Mission Opportunity

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

This month’s all church Mission opportunity is making Lutheran World Relief Quilt Squares.

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October Opportunities for Respecting Life

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Each October, the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month.

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City of Polk Planning & Zoning Meeting on October 18

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Planning & Zoning Meeting

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5 Signs Your Business Is Ready To Grow

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Growing your business and taking it to the next level is an exciting time.

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Gouling Pianos and costume contest on October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Gouling Pianos and costume contest

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Free tickets available for Nikole Hannah-Jones program

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

The Des Moines Public Library Foundation is offering Drake SJMC a free table for its annual fundraising event, the Iowa Author Awards Dinner.

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Red Beryl: A Gem 'Rarer Than Diamond and More Valuable Than Gold'

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

"What gemstone is found in Utah that is rarer than diamond and more valuable than gold?"

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Prairie Seed Harvest Registration Ends on Oct 21

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Come enjoy the outdoors with a relaxing volunteer opportunity! Volunteers will harvest prairie seed by hand, for use in future prairie plantings and add diversity to established prairies.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 16, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 16, 2021

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

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Penn State takes first loss to Iowa following QB injury

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 16, 2021

No. 4 Penn State's recent 23-20 loss to the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes ended a five-game winning streak, and saw senior quarterback Sean Clifford injured early in the second quarter. Clifford's situation is still unknown.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Oct. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 15, 2021

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Oct. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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2312 E. Redmond Ave., Des Moines unloaded by Jerrys Homes Inc.

By Des Moines Sun | Oct 15, 2021

On Oct. 15, Jenifer Smith purchased a home at 2312 E. Redmond Ave., Des Moines from Jerrys Homes Inc. for $269,210.