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

By West DSM News | Dec 11, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 9, 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 | Dec 10, 2021

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 | Dec 10, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Dec. 8 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Dec 10, 2021

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Dec. 8, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Philip Colt Moss acquires 1712 Burr Oaks Drive, W. Des Moines

By West DSM News | Dec 9, 2021

The home at 1712 Burr Oaks Drive, W. Des Moines was sold on Dec. 9 by Philip Colt Moss for $650,000. The buyer was Redi Group LLC.

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

By West DSM News | Dec 9, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Kimberly K. and Mathew Gleason buy 9401 Valley Parkway, Johnston

By West DSM News | Dec 9, 2021

The home at 9401 Valley Parkway, Johnston was sold on Dec. 9 by D R Horton Iowa LLC for $369,790. The buyers were Kimberly K. and Mathew Gleason.

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3820 163rd St., Urbandale unloaded by Genesis Homes Inc.

By West DSM News | Dec 9, 2021

The home at 3820 163rd St., Urbandale was sold on Dec. 9 by Genesis Homes Inc. for $492,500. The buyers were Kevin R. and Joni L. Jones.

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No new teachers in Urbandale sign pledge on Dec. 7 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West DSM News | Dec 9, 2021

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Dec. 7, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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

By West DSM News | Dec 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in Urbandale who signed the pledge on Dec. 6, 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 | Dec 8, 2021

There were no new teachers in West Des Moines who signed the pledge on Dec. 6, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Eric P. and Karie L. Woodman acquire 16109 Goodman Court, Urbandale

By West DSM News | Dec 8, 2021

On Dec. 8, Eric P. and Karie L. Woodman purchased a home at 16109 Goodman Court, Urbandale from Acadia Custom Homes LLC for $90,000.

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Gwendolyn Sue Young and Gwendolyn Sue Burch unload 1203 E. 35th St., Des Moines

By West DSM News | Dec 8, 2021

On Dec. 8, Michael R. Cooper purchased a home at 1203 E. 35th St., Des Moines from Gwendolyn Sue Young and Gwendolyn Sue Burch for $56,000.

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'We defied all expectations': Michigan Wolverines overwhelm Hawkeyes 42-3

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 8, 2021

The No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines football team recently defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes for the Big Ten championship title.

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'Trans students should feel safe and welcome': Iowa Safe Schools responds after transgender Spirit Lake student told to use unisex bathroom

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 7, 2021

An Iowa transgender student has said he's been told by school officials that he can no longer use the bathroom that matches his gender identity at Spirit Lake High School.

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Home sales in West Des Moines, November 28-December 4, 2021

By West DSM News | Dec 7, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 28-December 4, 2021.

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Johnston home prices fell in November 2021

By West DSM News | Dec 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2021 in Johnston fell by $7,100 while total sales decreased by 16.2%.

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Waukee median home prices rose by 10.3% in November 2021

By West DSM News | Dec 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2021 in Waukee rose by $28,000 while total sales decreased by 30.3%.

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November 28-December 4, 2021: Johnston home sales

By West DSM News | Dec 7, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were seven reported residential sales in Johnston for the week of November 28-December 4, 2021.

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Rising home prices in Urbandale (Polk County) in November 2021

By West DSM News | Dec 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2021 in Urbandale in Polk County rose by $23,950 while total sales decreased by 22.4%.