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Principal at Des Moines' Brody Middle School dies
Thomas Hoffman, who served as Brody Middle School's principal for 12 years, died Wednesday evening, Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, said in a letter to district staff and parents. "We are heartbroken to share with you that our long-time principal, Thomas Hoffman, has passed away," the letter said. "He has been the educational leader of Brody Middle School since 2012 and leaves a very large hole in our hearts and minds." ...
Des Moines Schools adds 2 new meal sites with grant money
DES MOINES, Iowa — Every day the Des Moines Public School Nutrition Team provides anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 meals to children through its Summer Meal Program. This year, the Department of Education provided grants to schools and organizations for Summer Meal Programs and the district used some of that money to open two new […]
Introducing the Register's All-Iowa high school girls soccer teams for the 2024 season
The Iowa girls high school soccer season is in the books. As Dallas Center-Grimes secured its third-consecutive state title, Bettendorf's star power and Nevada's special coaching staff each helped their teams secure titles. Those three teams were dominant when it mattered most, each securing victories by two goals or more in the finals. ...
Fans flock to Field of Dreams for movie site's first high school softball game ever
DYERSVILLE, IOWA — High school softball fans flocked to Dyersville Wednesday night, as City High and Des Moines Lincoln met on the Field of Dreams movie site. Iowa's News Now Photojournalist Scott Zimdar gets a look and listen at a night at one of the country's most famous ballparks.
Iowa Board of Regents approves tuition hike for all three public universities
URBANDALE, Iowa — Students at Iowa's three public universities will pay more in tuition this upcoming school year. The Iowa Board of Regents voted Thursday to increase resident undergraduate tuition by 3% at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. The board also approved a 2% increase in tuition for resident undergraduate students at the University of Northern Iowa.
Simpson College student reunites with family after 14 years
INDIANOLA, Iowa — An Iowa college student is spending time with his family for the first time in 14 years. Simpson College junior Espoire Nkomezi came to the U.S. as a refugee and hasn't seen his family since. Nkomezi and his family are from the Democratic Republic of the...
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