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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Des Moines stagnates at seven in week ending April 9

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 21, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending April 9, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Annual Water Main Flushing

By Press release submission | Apr 20, 2022

Polk City’s annual water main flushing is scheduled for:

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First Mega Scrub Opportunity of 2022 for Des Moines Residents

By Press release submission | Apr 19, 2022

To Des Moines residents, MEGA SCRUB represents a massive opportunity to get rid of huge items for free.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Des Moines stagnates at seven in week ending April 2

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 17, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending April 2, 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 March 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending March 26, 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 | Apr 16, 2022

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

How many points did Sam Brown from Des Moines win in Boys' 18 doubles USTA competitions by January?

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 16, 2022

Des Moines tennis player Sam Brown won six points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

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First Mega Scrub Opportunity of 2022 for Des Moines Residents

By Press release submission | Apr 15, 2022

DES MOINES, IOWA — Friday, April 15, 2022 To Des Moines residents

How high did Des Moines junior tennis player Tyler Cownie rank in Boys' 12 doubles bracket in January?

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 14, 2022

Des Moines tennis player Tyler Cownie won 150 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

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The Annual Polk City Water Main Flushing begins today throughout the City

By Press release submission | Apr 14, 2022

The Annual Polk City Water Main Flushing begins today throughout the City.

The Des Moines Fire Department is hiring

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

The Des Moines Fire Department is hiring, but time is running out to join the next class.

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Polk City needs your help to STOP Illegal Dumping at the Recycling Center.

By Press release submission | Apr 13, 2022

Polk City needs your help to STOP Illegal Dumping at the Recycling Center.

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2nd Avenue Bridge Closed Two to Four Weeks

By Press release submission | Apr 12, 2022

Today, City Engineer Steve Naber announced that the 2nd Avenue and Birdland Drive Bridges will be completely shut down starting this afternoon

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City of Polk City City Council Meeting on April 25

By Press release submission | Apr 11, 2022

City Council Meetings are held the second and forth Mondays of each month at the City Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise posted.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 9, 2022

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

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1518 E Court Ave., Des Moines purchased by Jorge Basulto and Rosaura Arreola

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 7, 2022

The seven bedroom, two bathroom home at 1518 E Court Ave., Des Moines was sold on April 7 by Zachary and Maria McCarthy for $262,500. The buyers were Jorge Basulto and Rosaura Arreola.

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March 2022: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2022 in Des Moines rose by $5,500 while total sales increased by 2.7%.

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The first quarter of 2022: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2022 in Des Moines rose by $10,750 while total sales decreased by 0.1%.

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65.1 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Polk

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 5, 2022

65.1 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Polk in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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1725 Mondamin Ave., Des Moines sold by Capsix LLC

By Des Moines Sun | Apr 5, 2022

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1725 Mondamin Ave., Des Moines was sold on April 5 by Capsix LLC for $142,500. The buyer was Steven Perry.