The following parishes in the Des Moines Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. Basilica of St. John Church 1915 University Ave., Des Moines Sunday: 8:30 AM Monday: 12:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 PM Christ the King Catholic Church 5711 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:15 PM Monday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM Friday: 5:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM Des Moines St. Ambrose Cathedral Parish 607 High St, Des Moines Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM Monday ..read more

Polk County residents received a total of $101,313,004 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during 2023, according to data from Iowa's Department of Human Services. This translates to a 10% decrease in the amount of money allocated through the food assistance program in 2023, compared to 2022, when residents in the county received $112,543,740. Qualified recipients in the program are eligible to receive financial assistance in the form of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which then can be used to buy selected groceries. The amount of benefits depends on the net ..read more

These former Des Moines Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22. Alec Nigut Southern Illinois Salukis Infielder Junior 6′2″ 210 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, Tue April 23, 6 p.m. Alex Pendergast Dallas Baptist Patriots Infielder Senior 6′0″ 195 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. TCU Horned Frogs, Tue April 23, 6 p.m. Anthony Potthoff Bradley Braves Right handed pitcher Junior 6′3″ 205 H.S.: Ruby Van Meter School Hometown: Van Meter Next Game: vs. SIU ..read more

The following parishes in the Des Moines Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. Basilica of St. John Church 1915 University Ave., Des Moines Sunday: 8:30 AM Monday: 12:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 PM Christ the King Catholic Church 5711 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:15 PM Monday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM Friday: 5:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM Des Moines St. Ambrose Cathedral Parish 607 High St, Des Moines Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM Monday ..read more

These former Des Moines Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15. Alec Nigut Southern Illinois Salukis Infielder Junior 6′2″ 210 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks, Tue April 16, 6 p.m. Alex Pendergast Dallas Baptist Patriots Infielder Senior 6′0″ 195 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys, Tue April 16, 6 p.m. Anthony Potthoff Bradley Braves Right handed pitcher Junior 6′3″ 205 H.S.: Ruby Van Meter School Hometown: Van Meter Next Game: vs. E ..read more

These former Des Moines Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8. Alec Nigut Southern Illinois Salukis Infielder Junior 6′2″ 210 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, Tue April 9, 6 p.m. Alex Pendergast Dallas Baptist Patriots Infielder Senior 6′0″ 195 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Air Force Falcons, Fri April 12, 3 p.m. Anthony Potthoff Bradley Braves Right handed pitcher Junior 6′3″ 205 H.S.: Ruby Van Meter School Hometown: Van Meter Next Game: vs. Lind ..read more

These former Des Moines Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 1. Alec Nigut Southern Illinois Salukis Infielder Junior 6′2″ 210 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Lindenwood Lions, Tue April 2, 5 p.m. Alex Pendergast Dallas Baptist Patriots Infielder Senior 6′0″ 195 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. Tarleton State Texans, Tue April 2, 6:30 p.m. Anthony Potthoff Bradley Braves Right handed pitcher Junior 6′3″ 205 H.S.: Ruby Van Meter School Hometown: Van Meter Next Game: vs. Missouri State ..read more

These former Des Moines Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25. Alec Nigut Southern Illinois Salukis Infielder Junior 6′2″ 210 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. UT Martin Skyhawks, Tue March 26, 6 p.m. Alex Pendergast Dallas Baptist Patriots Infielder Senior 6′0″ 195 H.S.: Roosevelt High School Hometown: Des Moines Next Game: vs. UT Arlington Mavericks, Tue March 26, 6 p.m. Anthony Potthoff Bradley Braves Right handed pitcher Junior 6′3″ 205 H.S.: Ruby Van Meter School Hometown: Van Meter Next Game: vs. Valparaiso B ..read more

The following parishes in the Des Moines Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times. Basilica of St. John Church 1915 University Ave., Des Moines Sunday: 8:30 AM Monday: 12:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 PM Christ the King Catholic Church 5711 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:15 PM Monday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM Friday: 5:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 PM Des Moines St. Ambrose Cathedral Parish 607 High St, Des Moines Sunday: 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM Monday ..read more

There were six companies in cities associated with Polk County, Iowa, that received six FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a 50% increase over the number of companies inspected in the previous quarter, when four companies received four inspections. Most of the companies inspected at the time were involved in the Food and Cosmetics sector. Both the Veterinary and Biologics sectors sectors tied for second most common type. All of the companies were in line with FDA regulations, and don't need to adjust thei ..read more