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News from December 2021

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Dec. 2 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

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

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

The following parishes in the West DSM News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Controversial Critical Race Theory pledged to be taught by three West Des Moines teachers by week ending Nov. 20

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by three teachers in West Des Moines who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Nov. 20.

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Lehigh Cement Co. of Mason City, ‘major air emission source,' fined $197,500

By Tamara Browning | Dec 3, 2021

A Mason City, Iowa, cement manufacturer must pay a $197,500 penalty to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for violations of the Clean Air Act.

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Hong and Amy Lu acquire 10135 Bella Strada Lane, Johnston

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

On Dec. 3, Hong and Amy Lu purchased a home at 10135 Bella Strada Lane, Johnston from Bella Strada Estates II LLC for $219,900.

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Thuy Ngoc and My Hoang Dang purchase 1702 Vine St., Perry

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

On Dec. 3, Florence D. McNear sold their home at 1702 Vine St., Perry to Thuy Ngoc and My Hoang Dang for $11,500.

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685 N.E. Dellwood Drive, Waukee unloaded by Amanda C. Malone

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

On Dec. 3, Amanda C. Malone sold their home at 685 N.E. Dellwood Drive, Waukee to Michael William Kinney (trustee), Amy Jo Kinney (trustee) and Kinney Family Trust for $339,000.

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1185 S. 92nd St., W. Des Moines sold by Drake Companies LLC

By West DSM News | Dec 3, 2021

On Dec. 3, Drake Companies LLC sold their home at 1185 S. 92nd St., W. Des Moines to Jody L. and Bobette Galloway for $579,900.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in West Des Moines stagnates at three

By West DSM News | Dec 2, 2021

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

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Dec. 1 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Dec 2, 2021

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

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Iowa wrestling team supposed to wrestle Oregon State but wrestled Army instead

By Zachary Richter | Dec 2, 2021

Instead of wrestling the Oregon State, the Iowa wrestling team beat Army West Point on Sunday afternoon.

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New Home LLC acquires 3029 64th St., Urbandale

By West DSM News | Dec 2, 2021

On Dec. 2, Mague Holdings LLC purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3029 64th St., Urbandale from New Home LLC for $714,830.

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5407 166th Court, Urbandale acquired by Michael Alan and Charity Thyvara Ostwinkle

By West DSM News | Dec 2, 2021

On Dec. 2, Tanzanite Homes Co. Inc. sold their home at 5407 166th Court, Urbandale to Michael Alan and Charity Thyvara Ostwinkle for $446,071.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in West Des Moines stagnates at three

By West DSM News | Dec 1, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Nov. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Dec 1, 2021

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Nov. 30, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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1970 Brodie St., Waukee sold by William L. and Emily L. Speicher

By West DSM News | Dec 1, 2021

The home at 1970 Brodie St., Waukee was sold on Dec. 1 by William L. and Emily L. Speicher for $390,000. The buyer was Kyler S Boss.