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Des Moines school board approves 2-year contract with Smith

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The Des Moines school board, in a special meeting this morning, approved a two-year contract with Matt Smith to serve as interim superintendent through June 30, 2027.

Smith assumed the role of interim …

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DMACC postpones presidential finalist interviews after two withdraw

The Des Moines Area Community College board of directors announced Tuesday it has postponed on-campus interviews with the finalist candidates for its presidential search after two of the three candidates withdrew from consideration. The board …

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Grand View University awarded federal student support grant

Grand View University announced it has received its first federal TRIO Student Support Services grant. The five-year grant, totaling $272,364 annually, will provide enhanced academic, financial education and personal support to 140 students who are …

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Des Moines University announces new property name

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has officially named its property at 3200 Grand Ave., Des Moines the DMU32 Health and Business Complex. This name intends to honor the university’s legacy at the site …

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ISU Foundation honors 2025 Emerging Philanthropist Award recipient

The Iowa State University Foundation has named Jen Scharff of Ankeny as the recipient of the 2025 Order of the Knoll Emerging Philanthropist Award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to advancing the university’s mission through …

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Roberts’ resignation accepted by Des Moines school board

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The resignation of Ian Roberts as superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district was accepted by the Des Moines school board during a special meeting Tuesday night.

The board’s action “is a sad and …

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Roberts, arrested by ICE, resigning as Des Moines schools superintendent

Ian Roberts plans to submit a letter of resignation as superintendent of the Des Moines school district today, Alfredo Parrish, Roberts’ attorney, said during a news conference early this afternoon.

The resignation comes on the …

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Des Moines University names new director of development and planned giving

Dave Williams

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Dave Williams to the role of director of development and planned giving. In his new role, Williams will lead DMU’s planned giving efforts, working …

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Des Moines board places Roberts on unpaid leave

Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts was placed on unpaid administrative leave by the Des Moines school board Monday after the district was notified that a state board had revoked Roberts’ school superintendent’s license.

Roberts, 54, was …

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Iowa Department of Education awarded $43 million federal grant

The Iowa Department of Education announced last week that Iowa has secured over $43 million in federal funding through a five-year competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support high-quality public charter schools …