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There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

How many junior tennis players ranked in the Boys’ 16 category by USTA are from Clive in week ending Nov. 20?

There are seven junior tennis players from Clive ranked in the Boys’ 16 category in the week ending Nov. 20 by the United States Tennis Association.

How many junior tennis players from Clive are ranked in Boys’ 14 category in week ending Nov. 20?

There are five junior tennis players from Clive ranked in the Boys’ 14 category in the week ending Nov. 20 by the United States Tennis Association.

How many Clive junior tennis players are ranked in Boys’ 12 bracket in week ending Nov. 20?

There are three junior tennis players from Clive ranked in the Boys’ 12 category in the week ending Nov. 20 by the United States Tennis Association.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in West Des Moines stagnates at three in week ending Nov. 27

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

50% of Iowa survey respondents say Jan. 6 riot was an ‘insurrection’

By Emily Bevard | Nov 28, 2021

New data out of Iowa showed 50% of Des Moines Register poll respondents say the Jan. 6 Capitol events were an insurrection and a threat to democracy.

No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Nov. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Nov. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

One Urbandale teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by week ending Nov. 13

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 Nov. 13.

No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge in week ending Nov. 27 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge in week ending Nov. 27, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

'Employers at risk': Association, CEO comment on Iowa’s vaccine exemption law

By George Willis | Nov 27, 2021

Employers are not totally clear on what mandates to follow.

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

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Nov. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Nov. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Nov. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

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

Three teachers in West Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Nov. 13

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. 13.

Cyclones ride hot three-point shooting to down Grambling State 82-47

By John Suayan | Nov 26, 2021

A weakness for the Iowa State men’s basketball team served as a strength in the Cyclones’ 82-47 win over Grambling State at Hilton Coliseum on Nov. 21.

Contacts & Contracts Monday Group Presented by Edward Jones | Todd P. Johnson on Nov 29

Connecting U! Contacts & Contracts (CC) is a group formed for members to develop deeper business relationships with the purpose of lead sharing and referrals.

People's Bank Waukee Winter Wonderland on December 4

There will also be cookies, hot chocolate and a coloring contest for the kids!

Ribbon Cutting - NEXTAFF on Dec 2

Please join us in celebrating the opening of the NEW NEXTAFF in West Des Moines.

Yard Waste Collection: Last Week is November 29