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News from January 2022

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Inmate assaults guard at Iowa State Penitentiary

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 16, 2022

Corrections officials at Fort Madison are still investigating a case where an inmate assaulted a guard earlier this month.

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'A credit to our guys': Iowa wrestling team stays unbeaten

By George Willis | Jan 16, 2022

They win nine of 10 matches to trounce Purdue, 36-4, at Carver Hawkeye Arena

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Jan. 14 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Jan. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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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 16, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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WASP for Seniors Returns in March

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

After a long hiatus, the Waukee Police Department’s WASP (Waukee Area Seniors & Police) program will resume on Wednesday, March 30 at 9 a.m.

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WDM Leadership Academy: Alumni Reunion + Info Session

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

WDM Leadership Academy: Alumni Reunion + Info Session

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Contacts & Contracts Wednesday PM Group, Presented by Mark Courter State Farm Insurance on Jan 26

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Contacts & Contracts Wednesday PM Group, Presented by Mark Courter State Farm Insurance

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City Crews Plan for Large Friday Snowfall

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Crews from five different City Departments are preparing for a long weekend of snow removal.

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Grinnell College Appoints Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Beronda L. Montgomery has been appointed vice president for academic affairs and dean of Grinnell College.

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Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon on January 20

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon

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AM Exchange, Presented by Superior Printing & Promotions | Susan Bonnicksen & Laura Davis on Jan 25

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

AM Exchange, Presented by Superior Printing & Promotions | Susan Bonnicksen & Laura Davis

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City observes Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 17th

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

The City of Des Moines will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 17, 2022. City buildings will be closed, but the collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste will not be delayed on Monday.

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Ribbon Cutting - Kelli Kerton State Farm Agency on Jan 25

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

Ribbon Cutting - Kelli Kerton State Farm Agency

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"The Mayor's Message" with Council Member Charlie Bottenberg

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2022

For the January 2022 episodes of "The Mayor's Message", Waukee Mayor Courtney Clarke is joined by the Waukee City Council Members.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Jan. 13 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 15, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Jan. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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West DSM News area weekly mass times

By West DSM News | Jan 15, 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

By West DSM News | Jan 15, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 13, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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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 14, 2022

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Jan. 12 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Jan 14, 2022

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Jan. 12, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Two teachers in West Des Moines pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by Jan. 11

By West DSM News | Jan 13, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by two teachers in West Des Moines who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Jan. 11.