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Urban Dreams asking for community support at East High School after Monday’s shooting

Three teenagers were shot near East High School Monday afternoon, leaving one 15-year-old male dead and two females ages 16 and 18 in critical condition, the Des Moines Register reported. Des Moines police announced this morning …

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Iowa’s high school graduation rate dips to 90.2% in 2021

Iowa’s high school graduation rate continues to show long-term progress, although the state experienced a decrease for the graduating class of 2021, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. State data …

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Roosevelt Foundation launches $3.2M fundraising campaign to enhance facilities

The Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation plans to formally announce its $3.2 million fundraising campaign, Roosevelt for Generations, at this evening’s Rider Pride basketball game at the school. The campaign, which has been in the …

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DMACC to partner with Amazon Career Choice program

Des Moines Area Community College announced today it is partnering with Amazon’s Career Choice program, which provides vouchers to Amazon associates for the costs of higher education courses, including tuition, fees and books. Under the …

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Drake marks $125M milestone toward Brave & Bold campaign goal

Drake University announced Tuesday that its comprehensive fundraising campaign, “The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold,” has raised $125 million of its $225 million goal through leadership gifts. “Thank you to the generous …

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Read Across Iowa events scheduled throughout March

March 1 marks the start of Read Across Iowa, a monthlong series of events to bring the joy of reading to children of all ages. This statewide observance coincides with National Reading Month. Locally, ISU Extension and …

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Behavioral problems rise after D.M. schools drop police officers

Axios Des Moines: Student behavioral problems at Des Moines schools have reached a fever pitch this year, staff, parents and police told Axios in interviews over the last month. Des Moines Public Schools is one of …

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Simpson, Mercy College announce 4-year health sciences-nursing option

Simpson College and Mercy College of Health Sciences today announced a new affiliation that allows students to earn a Bachelor of Arts in health and exercise science or biology from Simpson and a Bachelor of …

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Ahart resigning as Des Moines schools superintendent after nearly a decade

Des Moines Register: Tom Ahart is leaving Des Moines Public Schools after nearly a decade as superintendent. He announced his decision at an 11 a.m. news conference. His resignation will be effective June 30. Ahart’s exit …

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Oakridge receives $50,000 grant for playground improvements

Oakridge Neighborhood has been awarded a $50,000 grant for improvements to the playground at its Oak Academy Early Learning and Preschool Program. According to a news release, the grant comes from the Polk County Early …

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