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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...
Junior, senior league action in Cranberry, Pleasantville
Charlie Ackerman drove in four runs and make the defensive play of the game to lead Corklin’s Sealcoat to a 15-7 win over Cranberry 2 in Junior League action in Cranberry. Ackerman doubled and singled at the plate and snagged a line drive headed down the first base line to end a rally for Cranberry.
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.
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...
Nathan Behne selected for Governor’s Scholar Award
Students from across the state were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Greene County senior Nathan Behne (pictured with Lt Gov Gregg...
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 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.
Showcase lets Iowa high school performers shine on statewide stage
Hundreds of Iowa high school theater students from dozens of schools are in central Iowa today, rehearsing on the big stage at the Des Moines Civic Center for tomorrow night’s final performance. The annual Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase is being hosted by Broadway actress Ryann Redmond.
Treynor Advances to Semifinals in Iowa High School Girls State Soccer Tournament
(Des Moines) On Tuesday, Treynor advanced to the Class 1A Iowa Girl’s High School State Soccer Tournament semifinals with a 3-1 win over Bishop, Heelan. Gabrielle Blanchard, Claire Schrage, and Andyn White (Ellie Kinsella) scored goals for the #6 Cardinals. Blanchard’s goal set the offense in motion with a goal at the 24:00 minute mark. Reese Bleeker of Heelan tied the game at 1-1 with a goal at the 35-minute mark, and the Cardinals polished off the win with two straight goals.
Four Des Moines Metro-area High School Seniors Receive $1,000 Scholarships from Mediacom
DES MOINES, IA – May 31, 2024 – Mediacom Communications announced the selection of four Des Moines metro-area high school seniors as recipients of the Company’s 2024 World Class Scholarship Program. Genesis Trujillo-Lopez is a senior at North High School, and Jake Dalmer is graduating from Ankeny High School. Courtney Sweet is a senior at Johnston High School, and Summer Nichols is a Waukee High School senior. Each student earned a $1,000 scholarship for academic accomplishments and leadership.
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