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News from January 2022

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West Des Moines tennis player Declan Galligan ranks in Boys' 16 doubles bracket in December 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 31, 2022

West Des Moines tennis player Declan Galligan won 4,718 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

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‘Iowans need a champion’: Haitian immigrant among doctors running for Iowa Legislature

By Tamara Browning | Jan 31, 2022

A Haitian immigrant is among medical doctors who have announced their candidacy for the Iowa Legislature because of what they view as a “sick” system.

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Sen. from Iowa criticizes Biden’s foregin policy, calls national security team ‘amateurish’

By Trina Thomas | Jan 30, 2022

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Des Moines) on Jan. 20 wrote a column that criticizes the Biden Administration for failing to ensure the safety of American citizens in Ukraine.

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Hawkeye State, Polk County battle omicron spikes, most adults partially vaccinated

By Savannah Howe | Jan 30, 2022

Omicron became the predominant COVID-19 strain in Iowa earlier this month, accounting for almost 80% of the state’s case surge following the holiday season.

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‘Reproductive freedoms are under attack,’ declares Rep. from Iowa

By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 30, 2022

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne shared on Monday that she co-sponsored and voted in favor of the Women's Health Protection Act, which was recently passed by the House.

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Jan 29, 2022

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

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in West Des Moines stagnates at three in week ending Jan. 22

By West DSM News | Jan 28, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Hong and Amy Lu acquire 10127 Bella Strada Lane, Johnston

By West DSM News | Jan 28, 2022

The home at 10127 Bella Strada Lane, Johnston was sold on Jan. 28 by Bella Strada Estates II LLC for $145,000. The buyers were Hong and Amy Lu.

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Scott M. and Jennifer Nystrom acquire 690 S.E. Southfork Drive, Waukee for $1.3M

By West DSM News | Jan 28, 2022

The five bedroom, five bathroom home at 690 S.E. Southfork Drive, Waukee was sold on Jan. 28 by Kelly S Stiles and Laura D. Bongiorno for $1,300,000. The buyers were Scott M. and Jennifer Nystrom.

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Sierra Williams buys 2501 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines

By West DSM News | Jan 28, 2022

On Jan. 28, Sierra Williams purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2501 S.E. Sixth St., Des Moines from Daniel Garcia for $161,500.

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'Humbling': Iowa State drops one to TCU

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 28, 2022

Texas Christian University men's basketball team had Iowa State’s number in terms of shutting down the offense Saturday, holding the Cyclones to a season-low point total. 

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The Anytime Food Program seeks volunteers and donations

By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 27, 2022

The Anytime Food Program is asking for volunteers and paper goods as part of its January 'need of the month.'

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

By West DSM News | Jan 27, 2022

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

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge in week ending Jan. 22 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 27, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 22, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Anchor Bolt LLC sells 4615 Hickman Road, Des Moines

By West DSM News | Jan 27, 2022

On Jan. 27, Ehv Group One LLC purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 4615 Hickman Road, Des Moines from Anchor Bolt LLC for $776,500.

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

By West DSM News | Jan 27, 2022

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

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10100 Bella Strada Lane, Johnston unloaded by Giovanti Homes LLC

By West DSM News | Jan 27, 2022

On Jan. 27, Gabriel W. Wilson purchased a home at 10100 Bella Strada Lane, Johnston from Giovanti Homes LLC for $1,100,000.

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

By West DSM News | Jan 26, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Jan. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 26, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Jan. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Eugene J. and Cynthia J. Adrian sell 1213 N.W. Third St., Grimes

By West DSM News | Jan 26, 2022

The home at 1213 N.W. Third St., Grimes was sold on Jan. 26 by Eugene J. and Cynthia J. Adrian for $348,000. The buyer was Anando Sacic.