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News from 2022

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Six teachers in Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Jan. 14

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 22, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by six teachers in Des Moines who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Jan. 14.

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YSS mentoring on January 27

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

YS​S mentoring

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Drake University adds online classes to lifelong learning program

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

New courses bring joy to older adults during pandemic

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DMFD Firefighters Conduct Intense Hazmat Training

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Roughly 80 times a year, the Des Moines Fire Department Hazmat team gets the call when a chemical or truck rollover has deadly potential.

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Treasure Hunter Braces for $500K Windfall After Finding 1257 'Henry III Gold Penny'

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

An amateur metal detectorist is bracing for a half-million-dollar windfall after digging up an ultra-rare, 765-year old "Henry III gold penny" on a farm in Devon, England.

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Supreme Court upholds CMS vaccine mandate, blocks OSHA mandate

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled 5-4 in favor of upholding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ COVID-19 vaccine mandate nationwide.

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CPHS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Created; Hansen Appointed Director of Initiative

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Aligning with the College’s vision to be a diverse community of learners leading the way to a healthy world, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was recently added to the College’s standing committee structure.

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From the Desk of Lorie Davis

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry is beginning to make a strong comeback despite continuing uncertainty due to the pandemic and other factors.

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Polk City Parks Commission Meeting on February 7

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Parks Commission Meeting

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City Schedules Budget Q & A's with Residents

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders and City Councilor Connie Boesen today announced that a series of public listening posts is scheduled over the next two months to discuss the City budget and the distribution of federal COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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DMACC Women’s Basketball Coach Steve Krafcisin to Retire at the End of the 2021-22 Season

By Press release submission | Jan 22, 2022

Krafcisin has led the DMACC women’s basketball program for 17 seasons

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Sandra Estrada Dujic and Jose Antonio Estrada Patino unload 1338 Stewart St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 21, 2022

On Jan. 21, Courtney Gunderman purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1338 Stewart St., Des Moines from Sandra Estrada Dujic and Jose Antonio Estrada Patino for $177,500.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 21, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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6 new teachers in Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending Jan. 15

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 21, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by six more teachers in Des Moines, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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1311 Washington Ave., Des Moines acquired by Gaby Dimitri Nshuti

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 20, 2022

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1311 Washington Ave., Des Moines was sold on Jan. 20 by Forest H. and Phuoc Thi Hong Nguyen for $94,900. The buyer was Gaby Dimitri Nshuti.

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840 Walker St., Des Moines acquired by Lisa A. Speirs

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 20, 2022

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 840 Walker St., Des Moines was sold on Jan. 20 by Tracy R Sorter for $160,000. The buyer was Lisa A. Speirs.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 20, 2022

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

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Ryan Nguyen purchases 1530 Ninth St., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 20, 2022

On Jan. 20, Up Properties LLC sold their four bedroom, one bathroom home at 1530 Ninth St., Des Moines to Ryan Nguyen for $220,000.

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Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity buys 1523 Forest Ave., Des Moines

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 18, 2022

The home at 1523 Forest Ave., Des Moines was sold on Jan. 18 by Boulevard Developments LLC and Boulevard Development LLC for $20,000. The buyer was Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

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No new teachers in Des Moines sign pledge on Jan. 16 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Jan 18, 2022

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