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News from March 2022

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City offers free safety course for Preschool children over spring break

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022

Spring break just got a whole lot safer in Des Moines. The Des Moines Police Department still has openings for its free March session of Safety City program aimed at preschool children.

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Maria Delourdes Valencia Isidro buys 613 E. 16th St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 8, 2022

On March 8, Maria Delourdes Valencia Isidro purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 613 E. 16th St., Des Moines from Pedro Martinez Salas and Ruby Ramos Duran for $170,000.

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Canceled: SPARC Workshop-How to Write a Grant Proposal I on March 16

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2022

Canceled: SPARC Workshop-How to Write a Grant Proposal I

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DMACC Announces Partnership with Amazon Career Choice Program

By Press release submission | Mar 7, 2022

A partnership between DMACC and Amazon is empowering Amazon employees to earn a high school equivalency diploma; earn an Associate degree, diploma or certificate from DMACC; or strengthen English skills or upgrade their current skills.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 7, 2022

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

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February 2022: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2022 in Des Moines rose by $15,750 while total sales decreased by 7.3%.

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

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 6, 2022

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

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on March 3 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 5, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on March 3, 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 | Mar 5, 2022

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 on March 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 4, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on March 2, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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1624 Washington Ave., Des Moines acquired by Alexis Alberto Gaitan Gomez and Selena Gaitan Figueroa

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 4, 2022

On March 4, Alexis Alberto Gaitan Gomez and Selena Gaitan Figueroa purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1624 Washington Ave., Des Moines from Cjt Homes LLC for $162,500.

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Leadership gifts push Drake’s comprehensive campaign total to $125 million milestone

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2022

Beneficiaries include new University Center capital project, Drake Athletics, Refugee Law Clinic

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City Lights Up Bridges in Solidarity with Ukraine

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2022

As the sun sets on Des Moines tonight, the usual oranges, reds and pinks will be accented with blue and yellow on several Des Moines bridges in a show of support for Ukraine.

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216 E Center St., Des Moines unloaded by Adam J. Fanning and Matthew Orin Harris

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 4, 2022

The home at 216 E Center St., Des Moines was sold on March 4 by Adam J. Fanning and Matthew Orin Harris for $516,500. The buyers were Megan Mier and Linda Mier Carmichael.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Feb. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 3, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Imagination Playschool at Pioneer Columbus on March 9

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2022

Bring your kids ages 1-7 to Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center (2100 SE 5th St.) for Imagination Playschool.

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Calling Iowa Leaders Statewide: Leadership Iowa Nominations Due April 1 For Upcoming Class

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2022

The deadline is approaching quickly to nominate Iowa leaders for Leadership Iowa, our state’s premier issues-awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on March 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 3, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on March 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Polk City Council Meeting on March 14

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2022

City Council Meeting

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Feb. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Mar 2, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Feb. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.