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Iowa high school bans cell phones, air pods to improve students’ mental health
A high school in Iowa will ban cell phones, earphones, and ear pods for the upcoming school year to improve students' mental health, personal interaction with other students, and attention to studies.
Two Iowans selected to attend National High School Musical Theater Awards
DES MOINES, Iowa — After a night of musical theater at Des Moines Performing Arts, two Iowa high school students earned high honors during the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards. Mackenzie Crawford, a senior at Sioux City East High School, earned a Triple Threat award Thursday for her...
'Great celebration of the year': Des Moines Public Schools hold last day before summer
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools had their last day of classes Wednesday, marking a day of celebration for teachers and kids. At Howe Elementary, students and their families participated in a field day. "It's a great celebration of the year. It's a great celebration of community...
A look at Corteva, a growing Johnston employer; allegations against Cono Christian School
I’m recommending two meaty pieces this week, an in-depth look at Corteva, a major local employer, five years after its founding, and an investigative report about allegations of physical abuse against the defunct Cono Christian School. Corteva’s impact in Iowa and around the globe. Agriculture, energy and environment...
West End student to compete at world’s largest junior high rodeo
Keara O’Connor, an eighth-grade homeschooled student from West End, has earned a position on the North Carolina national junior high rodeo team and will travel with fellow teammates to Des Moines, IA, from June 23 through June 29 to compete at the 19th annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in barrel racing and goat tying competitions.
Local Students Graduate from Des Moines University
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences congratulates more than 400 future health professionals who received their academic degrees on May 24, 2024. Local students and the degrees they completed are as follows:. Marissa Frisbie, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722, Doctor of Osteopathic...
Iowa boys state soccer: Full schedule, results and highlights from 2024 tournament
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 2024 Iowa High School boys state soccer tournament kicked off Wednesday at Cownie Sports Complex. Check the list below all week for results, highlight videos and a full schedule of games. Wednesday, May 29 – Quarterfinals. Class 1A. 4 p.m. #1 West Branch...
Iowa boys state soccer tournament: Johnston and Dowling Catholic win thrillers to reach title game
Can we interest you in an all-Des Moines area Iowa boys state soccer tournament final?. That's what fans will be treated to on Saturday in Mediacom Stadium at 7 p.m. between No. 1 Johnston and No. 2 Dowling Catholic. Last time out, Johnston defeated the Maroons, 1-0, on April 25. The Dragons have won 14 of 15 all-time meetings between the programs, according to gobound.com.
City High nearly pulls off monumental upset; falls to Johnston in 2OT
DES MOINES, Iowa — City High narrowly got into the 4A State tournament as an 8-seed, and the Little Hawks had the reigning State champions from Johnston on the ropes all the way to overtime. But Johnston tallied a goal in the first minute of the second overtime, ending City High's hopes of a Cinderella run in a 2-1 loss.
West Liberty falls to Van Meter 2-0 in class 1A state semifinal
West Liberty falls to Van Meter 2-0 to bid farewell in the class 1A state semifinal. The Bulldogs had previously beaten undefeated West Branch in the quarterfinal before dispatching the Comets en route to a state championship appearance as the 8 seed.
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