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News from December 2021

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Amalfi Coast Informational Session on Dec 21

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

We invite you to learn more about the trip by attending this informational session on December 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Urbandale Chamber office (2830 100th St., Ste. 110) or virtually using zoom.

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West Side Legislative Breakfast on January 7, 2022

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Join us for a joint Legislative Breakfast as the Waukee Area Chamber hosts the event at Independence Village for members of the Clive, Windsor Heights, Waukee and West Des Moines Chambers on Friday, January 7th starting at 7:30 am.

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Community Workshop for the Historic WDM Master Plan has been canceled

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Community Workshop for the Historic WDM Master Plan has been canceled

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Black Hawk County health officials confirm 'the first case of the omicron identified in Iowa'

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 19, 2021

Iowa health officials recently confirmed the first case of the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in the state.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Dec. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Dec. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

How did Kellan Croatt from Urbandale play in Boys’ 16 bracket in May?

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

Urbandale tennis player Kellan Croatt finished 540th in May in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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Online pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory signed by one Urbandale teacher by week ending Dec. 4

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Urbandale who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Dec. 4.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Urbandale stagnates at one in week ending Dec. 18

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Srihari Kumaresan ranks 720th in Boys’ 14 bracket in May

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

Urbandale tennis player Srihari Kumaresan finished 720th in May in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association.

Kaden Taylor ranks 169th in Boys’ 16 bracket in November

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

Clive tennis player Kaden Taylor finished 169th in November in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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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 19, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

How did Declan Galligan from West Des Moines play in Boys’ 18 bracket in November?

By West DSM News | Dec 19, 2021

West Des Moines tennis player Declan Galligan finished 151st in November in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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'Failed public health initiatives': Iowa sees record COVID cases and hospitalizations

By Ariana Chiarenza | Dec 19, 2021

Iowa set a new 2021 record this week for all-time-high new reported COVID cases and hospitalizations following a new wave of cases across the globe.

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Iowa farmland reaches recorded average values

By Ariana Chiarenza | Dec 18, 2021

The average value of farmland in Iowa continues to rise in the wake of the pandemic, reaching its highest values in almost a decade.

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Lisa Bluder captures 800th win

By Zachary Richter | Dec 18, 2021

With a 88-61 victory, Lisa Bluder, head coach of Iowa women's basketball, hit the 800-win mark at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

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West DSM News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Monogrammed Gifts

By West DSM News | Dec 18, 2021

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at West DSM News asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Dec 18, 2021

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

How high did West Des Moines junior tennis player Declan Galligan rank in Boys’ 16 bracket in November?

By West DSM News | Dec 18, 2021

West Des Moines tennis player Declan Galligan finished 20th in November in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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West DSM News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Fishing Gifts

By West DSM News | Dec 18, 2021

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at West DSM News asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.

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West DSM News Christmas Gift Guide: Top Christmas Gifts for Dad

By West DSM News | Dec 18, 2021

Adults (typically) don’t make lists for Santa and finding something special every year for your adult friends and family can be difficult. This year, we at West DSM News asked our friends at The Grommet for their best suggestions.