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News from November 2021

How did Kellan Croatt from Urbandale place in Boys’ 16 USTA standings in the week ending May 15?

By West DSM News | Nov 8, 2021

Urbandale tennis player Kellan Croatt is ranked 517th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 15.

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New Iowa House map 'gives the GOP an opportunity to win all four House districts,' creates three competitive seats

By John Kelly | Nov 8, 2021

New Iowa House maps are believed to create more competitive seats, but advantage Republicans overall

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Eric and Karen Wilson acquire 1051 Shelby Drive, Adel

By West DSM News | Nov 8, 2021

On Nov. 8, Taylor C. and Abbey Schrage sold their home at 1051 Shelby Drive, Adel to Eric and Karen Wilson for $436,000.

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Iowa allows unemployment benefits for those who lost their job over vaccination status

By Karla Florez | Nov 7, 2021

Iowa officials recently determined the accepted unemployment benefit eligibility for workers who were fired for not being vaccinated.

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No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge on Nov. 5 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 5, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Quinn Monson junior tennis player earns 997 in Boys’ 18 bracket in week ending May 15

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

Waukee tennis player Quinn Monson is ranked 486th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 15.

Waukee tennis player Quinn Monson ranks in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending May 15

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

Waukee tennis player Quinn Monson is ranked 403rd in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 15.

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No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge in week ending Nov. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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October 2021: Van Meter experienced a 54.5% drop in median home prices

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Van Meter fell by $170,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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Clive (Polk County) home prices fell in October 2021

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Clive in Polk County fell by $10,000 while total sales increased by 29.4%.

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Home prices decreased in Dallas Center during October 2021

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Dallas Center fell by $13,750 while total sales increased by 50%.

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Median home prices in Urbandale (Polk County) rose to $255,000 in October 2021

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Urbandale in Polk County rose by $15,000 while total sales decreased by 28.4%.

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Clive (Dallas County) home prices fell in October 2021

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Clive in Dallas County fell by $20,400 while total sales decreased by 16.7%.

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What happened to the median home price in Perry during October 2021?

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Perry fell by $10,250 while total sales increased by 83.3%.

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October 2021: Home prices in Johnston increased

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Johnston rose by $15,000 while total sales decreased by 12.2%.

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How did home prices perform in Grimes (Polk County) during October 2021?

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Grimes in Polk County rose by $60,000 while total sales decreased by 46.2%.

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Median home prices in Adel fell to $234,575 in October 2021

By West DSM News | Nov 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2021 in Adel fell by $29,425 while total sales decreased by 9.1%.

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Community Needs Assessment/In-Depth Market Study & Strategic Plan for the Public Library

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

The City of West Des Moines, Iowa is accepting proposals for a Community Needs Assessment/In-Depth Market Study and Strategic Plan for the Public Library.

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Take the Waukee Communications Survey

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

In order to continue keeping members of the public informed of City of Waukee news and events, the City wants to know how it is doing in regards to communications tools and strategies.

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City Council Lunch & Learn on November 9

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2021

City Council Lunch & Learn on November 9