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News from January 2022

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Food assistance amounts decrease in Dallas County since 2011

By West DSM News | Jan 8, 2022

In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $5,628,364 to Dallas County compared to $5,961,885 in 2011.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Jan. 6 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 8, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Jan. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Waukee to Hold Annual FamilyFest Celebration Saturday, Jan. 15

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

The Waukee Parks & Recreation Department and the Park Board will host the annual FamilyFest celebration on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope - Waukee (305 NE Dartmoor Drive).

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Waukee Issued Record 1,761 Building Permits in 2021

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Both economic development and residential construction continue to thrive in Waukee. The City of Waukee’s Community Development Department issued a record 1,761 building permits in 2021.

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MWA Compost It Calendar

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Never mix up a recycling week again! The 2022 Curb It! calendar from Metro Waste Authority is available online.

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Special community celebration on MLK Day in West Des Moines

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

The City of West Des Moines and the WDM Human Rights Commission are honored to host a special community celebration entitled “Strength to Love” on Monday, January 17, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Kass Takes Helm as Community Development Director

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

After an extensive search and two rounds of interviews, Andy Kass was named the new City of Waukee Community Development Director.

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Preventing Frozen Pipes

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

When temperatures drop, the risk of your pipes freezing jumps.

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Now Hiring A Full-Time Parks & Rec Director

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

The City of Granger is a fast-growing community located 10 minutes northwest of the Des Moines metro. It has excellent small schools and a great mix of new and well-settled families.

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Human Rights Commission Meeting Jan. 13

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Human Rights Commission Meeting

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Board of Adjustment Meeting Jan. 12

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

There will be a Board of Adjustment meeting on Wednesday, January 12th at 5:30 pm via Zoom.

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Winter Wonderland Family 5K Walk/Run

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

For information and registration click HERE

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Three transportation and warehousing businesses in Polk County with more than 1,000 employees in 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

There were three transportation and warehousing businesses in Polk County ZIP Codes with more than 1,000 employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Three transportation and warehousing businesses in Polk County with more than 1,000 employees in 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

There were three transportation and warehousing businesses in Polk County ZIP Codes with more than 1,000 employees in 2021, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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December 2021: Home prices in Adel fell

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in December 2021 in Adel fell by $12,500 while total sales increased by 42.9%.

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Dallas Center home prices fell in the second half of 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2021 in Dallas Center fell by $500 while total sales remained unchanged with 25 homes sold.

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Median home prices in Urbandale (Polk County) rose to $244,900 in the fourth quarter of 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 in Urbandale in Polk County rose by $22,900 while total sales decreased by 18.2%.

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Falling home prices in Redfield in the fourth quarter of 2021

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 in Redfield fell by $30,500 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

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How did home prices perform in Clive (Dallas County) during the fourth quarter of 2021?

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2021 in Clive in Dallas County rose by $23,500 while total sales decreased by 20.5%.

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What happened to the median home price in Redfield during 2021?

By West DSM News | Jan 7, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in 2021 in Redfield rose by $15,950 while total sales increased by 71.4%.