Union leaders champion past achievements during Des Moines Labor Day parade
DES MOINES, Iowa — Monday marked 131 years since Labor Day officially became a federal holiday, by way of an 1894 Grover Cleveland presidential proclamation. It was first recognized as a holiday by the state of Oregon in 1887. All these years later, labor activists still take the day...
Anxious times for students: Recognizing crucial signs as school begins new year
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Returning to classrooms can bring many anxieties for students, and doctors are sharing important signs to look out for. Dr. Nate Noble with the Blank Children's Developmental Center says the biggest contributing factor of anxiety is the fear of the unknown that comes with returning to classes.
Saydel’s 4-day school week boosts academics and teacher recruitment
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Saydel Community School District is thriving after switching to a four-day school week last year. After two and a half years of consideration, Saydel transitioned to a four-day school week at the start of the 2024-25 school year. Todd Martin, Superintendent of the Saydel School District, said...
DART proposes cutting 27 bus routes to 10 in a major redesign
DART wants to slash its 27 fixed-route bus network by more than half. Why it matters: If approved, the reorganization and its proposed 10 main routes would increase the system's usability, making rides faster and more reliable, a consultant told commissioners Tuesday. Catch up fast: Earlier this year , DART launched...
New Bouldering Club to Open With “Underground” Training Space in Des Moines
Specs: The Workshop Bouldering Club is expected to open mid-September in Des Moines, Iowa, with owner Joshua Durst at the helm. According to The Workshop’s website, the gym is “a small, private bouldering club that equips Iowa climbers with a serious place to train.” Durst said the concept for the gym was inspired by...
Meet the Founder of an All-Women Mexican Rodeo Group in Des Moines
Competing in fast-paced, choreographed horseback routines, Alejandra Piña and her Iowa teammates showcase the grit and grace of Mexican rodeo, honoring their heritage with each hoofbeat. Generations before Alejandra Piña galloped onto the charrería circuit, equestrians in her family wowed spectators with their skill...
Clive man allegedly assaults Waukee woman in home
A Clive man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a Waukee woman in the home. Eric Michael Sanders, 54, of 16893 Madison Circle, Clive, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began Tuesday at a residence in the 600 block of S.E. Booth Avenue...
Iowa’s school cell phone ban has been “positive” in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Back in April, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law ordering schools in Iowa to ban cell phone usage during classes. Several schools across the metro and state have been planning and trying to figure out how to best implement it. In West Des Moines, they started last week on the […]
Realtor Discovers Spot Where Late Homeowner ‘Melted Into The Floor’ During Renovation (Exclusive)
Des Moines, Iowa, realtor Nikki Snyder posted her viral discovery on TikTok
Iowa District Student IDs Will Allow Access to Public Library Without Restrictions | Censorship...
Des Moines (IA) Public Schools students can use their student IDs as library cards and avoid school library book restrictions; North Carolina district changes book policy to meet new state law and changes to Title IX; Maryland community protests removal of Flamer from district; and more. Des Moines (IA) Public...
