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News from January 2022

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Businessolver donates $330,000 and serves communities across the U.S. through 2021 foundation efforts

By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 2, 2022

Businessolver has helped several communities by providing more than $330,000 to charitable groups across the country in 2021, including a significant amount to Iowa residents, according to a release from the group.

How high did West Des Moines junior tennis player Frankie Scott rank in Boys’ 14 bracket in November?

By West DSM News | Jan 2, 2022

West Des Moines tennis player Frankie Scott finished 4,233rd in November in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association.

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Urbandale stagnates at one in week ending Jan. 1

By West DSM News | Jan 2, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge in week ending Jan. 1, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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15 retail trade businesses in Polk County with between 5 and 9 employees in 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 2, 2022

There were 15 retail trade businesses in Polk County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Dec. 31 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 2, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Dec. 31, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Ishan Chawla junior tennis player earns 101 points in Boys’ 18 bracket by end of November

By West DSM News | Jan 2, 2022

West Des Moines tennis player Ishan Chawla finished 4,290th in November in the junior Boys’ 18 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 | Jan 2, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 31, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Grand Avenue West Segment 3 Sewer Extension

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Sealed bids will be received by the City of West Des Moines City Clerk’s Office at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 2E, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 for the following described public improvement:

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Chuck Waske Retiring from Public Works Department

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Waske is retiring from being the City’s Water/Wastewater Superintendent after nearly 10 years of service.

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City of Urbandale Update with Mayor Andeweg & AJ Johnson on Jan 6, 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

City of Urbandale Update with Mayor Andeweg & AJ Johnson

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Mentor Coaching Seminar on January 8, 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

You have probably heard the word "mentor" and "coach" talked about from time to time. You may have even experienced some sort of mentoring or coaching in your life.

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West Side Legislative Breakfast on Jan 7

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

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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Cropland Lease

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Request for Bid. Cropland Lease

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MOXIE Business Owner Roundtable on Jan 5

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

MOXIE Business Owner Roundtable

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Waukee Wake Up - Member Mingle on January 5

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Join us for Waukee Wake Up on Wednesday, January 5th at VizyPay beginning at 7:30am.

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Now Hiring A Full Time Wastewater/Public Works Employee

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Ensure that all sewer systems within the City of Granger are functionally operable and serviceable to the community in an environmentally safe and personal non-risk manner.

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Consumer Fireworks Use Permitted July 3 and 4 Only

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

As a reminder, the use of consumer fireworks within the Waukee city limits is illegal, with the only exceptions being on July 3 and 4 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

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Canceled: Saturday Outdoor Warning Sirens Test

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

The outdoor warning sirens will not be tested this Saturday.

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Send Us a Text

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Pothole reporting is as easy as sending a text message with Text WH.

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City of Odebolt City Council Meeting on January 4

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

City of Odebolt City Council Meeting on January 4