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Saturday, September 13, 2025

News from 2022

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GSA Club on June 20

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

DMACC shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization.

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Setting Appropriate Goals for the Summer on May 26

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Setting Appropriate Goals for Summer, an interactive in-person workshop on May 26, from 12 - 3 in Howard Hall 210.

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | May 14, 2022

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

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Hora signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’

By Metric Media News Service | May 13, 2022

Heather Hora, a candidate running for Iowa House District 92, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies.

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Drake University to host 152nd commencement ceremonies in the Knapp Center May 14–15

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Drake University will award 1,119 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2022 commencement ceremonies to be held Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, in The Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave.

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Des Moines Parks and Recreation named Finalist for the 2022 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce Des Moines Parks and Recreation as a finalist for the 2022 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

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ARRC Approves Rule on Air Quality Electronic Reporting

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

On Monday, the Administrative Rules Review Committee held their monthly meeting at the Capitol and they approved filed rule ARC 6271C.

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Concert at the Grotto May 19, 2022

By Press release submission | May 12, 2022

Concert at the Grotto May 19, 2022

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812 homes sold in Polk County with a median home sale price of $215,000 in April 2022

By Des Moines Sun | May 11, 2022

These are the top 100 home sales for Polk County in April 2022, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Federal Spotlight: ABI Signs onto NAM Supply Chain Letter

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

ABI recently added our name to a letter spearheaded by our federal partner, the National Association of Manufacturers.

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Des Moines Eases Accessory Housing Requirements

By Press release submission | May 11, 2022

As part of a strategy to increase affordable housing opportunities, Des Moines City Council has approved changes to zoning code that makes it easier for homeowners to develop accessory household units (AHUs).

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April: Home prices in Des Moines increased

By Des Moines Sun | May 11, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in April in Des Moines rose by $3,250 while total sales increased by 1.2 percent.

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City of Polk City Council Meeting on May 23

By Press release submission | May 10, 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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City Implements Geese Management Plan

By Press release submission | May 10, 2022

Safety concerns in City parks, on municipal golf courses, recreation trails and stormwater retention ponds have prompted the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department to implement for the first time a Canada geese management plan.

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Drake University announces winners of the 2022 Alumni Awards

By Press release submission | May 9, 2022

The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors today announced the 2022 recipients of its annual Alumni Awards.

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DMACC Student Computer Orientation Workshop on May 25

By Press release submission | May 9, 2022

DMACC Student Computer Orientation WorkshopDate and Time: May 25, 20225:30 PM - 6:15 PMCampus: VirtualLocation: Virtual See Event DetailsRegister Now for an upcoming “DMACC Student Computer Orientation Workshop” Get a great start to your summer semester!

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Des Moines Sun area weekly mass times

By Des Moines Sun | May 7, 2022

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

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DMACC Carroll Campus Computer Languages Program is Attracting Area Students

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

Internship opportunities and scholarships are available for students

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Drake Law School Receives $3.25 Million Gift from J. Locke and Harriet Macomber Fund to Support Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic

By Press release submission | May 6, 2022

Drake University Law School is celebrating an anticipated $3.25 million gift to establish the J. Locke (LW’48) and Harriet S. Macomber Drake Law School Fund that will support the Drake Entrepreneurial and Transactional Clinic (“ETC”)

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Frequent Visitor Lands 2.38-Carat 'Frankenstone' at Crater of Diamonds State Park

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

Adam Hardin, an avid amateur diamond hunter and frequent visitor to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, recently landed a 2.38-carat brown sparkler — the largest found at the park this year.