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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Oct 2, 2021

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

No new teachers in West Des Moines sign pledge on Sept. 30 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Oct 2, 2021

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

Three teachers in West Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Sept. 18

By West DSM News | Oct 2, 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 Sept. 18.

West Des Moines tennis player Kate Waters ranks in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

West Des Moines tennis player Kate Waters finished 7,269th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

6389 N.E. Eighth Court, Des Moines acquired by Kurt William and Lisa Ann Moody

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Kurt William and Lisa Ann Moody purchased a home at 6389 N.E. Eighth Court, Des Moines from Graystone Companies LLC for $403,760.

Sell Now Iowa LLC acquires 1433 12th St., Des Moines

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Sell Now Iowa LLC purchased a home at 1433 12th St., Des Moines from Iat 85 LLC for $3,400.

Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum sell 1510 Ninth St., Des Moines

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Ariel S Pleva purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1510 Ninth St., Des Moines from Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum for $310,000.

1522 Ninth St., Des Moines acquired by Ariel S Pleva

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Gregory and Breanne D. Barnum sold their home at 1522 Ninth St., Des Moines to Ariel S Pleva for $35,000.

Jeffrey Wadle acquires 3022 Carr St., Des Moines

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3022 Carr St., Des Moines was sold on Oct. 1 by Kyle C. and Ashlynn Kramer for $140,000. The buyer was Jeffrey Wadle.

Kerissa D Hall buys 3027 Carr St., Des Moines

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, Kerissa D Hall purchased a home at 3027 Carr St., Des Moines from Richard L. Cox for $75,000.

6910 Nw Trail Ridge Drive, Johnston sold by Scott and Leanne Valentine

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

The home at 6910 Nw Trail Ridge Drive, Johnston was sold on Oct. 1 by Scott and Leanne Valentine for $202,000. The buyers were Kelsey Rath and Andrew J. Odell.

Ahmad Z. and Crystal L. Ludin acquire 1174 89th St., W. Des Moines

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

The home at 1174 89th St., W. Des Moines was sold on Oct. 1 by Leslie and Manolo Espinoza for $375,000. The buyers were Ahmad Z. and Crystal L. Ludin.

Ashworth Apartments I LLC acquires 3293 Ashworth, Waukee

By West DSM News | Oct 1, 2021

On Oct. 1, William D. Day sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3293 Ashworth, Waukee to Ashworth Apartments I LLC for $875,000.

Citing 'a lot more to do, for Iowa,' Grassley runs for reelection

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

Iowa’s Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley has announced that he will be running for reelection for the 2022 congressional race.

'He will be missed,' states Westwood superintendent after Iowa boy dies in homecoming incident

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

The family of an Iowa boy are mourning his death following a tragic homecoming incident Sept. 24, when he fell off of a parade float he was on and was run over.

Iowa's budget closed with full cash reserves, 'strong financial position,' declares governor

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

The Iowa budget has closed with full cash reserves of nearly $1.24 billion in its general fund, thanks in large part to the state’s ability to plan and budget well despite a challenging and uncertain time.

How did Hayden Warner from Urbandale play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By West DSM News | Sep 30, 2021

Urbandale tennis player Hayden Warner finished 8,179th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

From Hawkeye Reporter

Iowa received $1.19 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | 4 years ago

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Iowa received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $1.19 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

1181 S. Radley St., W. Des Moines unloaded by Drake Companies LLC

By West DSM News | Sep 29, 2021

On Sept. 29, Joel Anderson purchased a home at 1181 S. Radley St., W. Des Moines from Drake Companies LLC for $585,610.

‘It’s very unfortunate’: Iowa Bowhunter Association president on social media censorship

By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 28, 2021

Some are turning away from Facebook and other platforms that they say are unfair to them