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EDUCATION
'A new beginning': Historic Winterset High School transformed into senior living facility
It's been over a century since the historic Winterset High School opened its doors in 1921, and it hasn't held high school classes since at least 1969. The building has since served as a middle school and school administration building, a registered historic place, and now, an accessible senior apartment complex.
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.
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...
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...
Friday’s High School Baseball Scores – May 31st
Provided below are the local high school baseball scores for Friday, May 31st. The games below are listed by conference and all nonconference games are labeled as NC. All scores will be updated as results are reported. Hawkeye Ten. Winterset 10, Clarinda 0 (NC) Kuemper Catholic 15, Atlantic 8. Council...
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.
Johnston beats Dowling, wins second-straight Iowa boys high school soccer championship
Back-to-back state titles aren’t easy. Not in soccer, especially, with the sport’s low scores and even lower margin of error. Not for a team that entered the season – as the reigning state champions – and the tournament – as the No. 1 seed – with a target on its back.
Dowling Catholic, Pella earn Iowa girls tennis team state championships
Two new state champions were crowned on Wednesday at the Iowa girls team tennis state tournament. Dowling Catholic earned the title in Class 2A while Pella emerged victorious in Class 1A. ...
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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