Iowa, Des Moines Public Schools

EPA: Iowa needs to add more rivers to impaired waters list, including in Des Moines
EPA says parts of, Raccoon, Iowa, Cedar and S. Skunk rivers should be added to Iowa's impaired waters list because of high nitrate levels.
A dozen Des Moines schools make Iowa's low-performance list
A dozen Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) were among the state's lowest performing in a list released this week by the Iowa Department of Education. Why it matters: This is the first year the online report cards have used a new state system that includes indicators like proficiency in core academics and chronic absenteeism.
Iowa Department of Education releases school performance data
The Iowa Department of Education has identified 377 schools that are in need of targeted support and improvement because of performance and achievement gaps among some student groups. The schools were identified as part of the Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2023-2024 school year posted Tuesday.
Iowa's list of the 35 lowest-performing schools now includes 12 from Des Moines
Thirty-five Iowa schools are in need of assistance, and 12 of them are in the Des Moines Public Schools district, a new report shows.
Des Moines high schools to receive support after Iowa performance review
All five of Des Moines Public Schools' traditional high schools will receive additional support from the federal government in response to a statewide performance review that scored all five low. On Tuesday,
Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings
Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings
Mars Café closes downtown Des Moines skywalk location. What's taking its place?
The doors are locked at Mars Café's skywalk location in downtown Des Moines, but another business says its moving in ...
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Des Moines school board hears strong support for cell phone ban
DES MOINES, Iowa — Cell phones could be on the way out in Des Moines Public Schools. Hoover High School was the ...
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Iowa Board of Education advances new rules on school library restrictions
Public comments are being gathered and a public hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for December in Des Moines.
Lucky for Life prize lands Des Moines man $5.75 million and an 'instant retirement'
Des Moines resident Shelby Willis won $1,000 a day for life in the Iowa Lottery's Lucky for Life lottery game on Friday.
KCCI Investigates: Des Moines hospital utilizing virtual nurses to address shortage
MercyOne ventured into virtual nursing by necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the hospital system has grown the program and incorporated it on a larger scale. KCCI got a behind-the-scenes ...
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Historic buildings come to life in Iowa PBS documentary
The documentary about Council Bluffs is fifth in the “Historic Buildings of Iowa” series. The series has covered Des Moines, ...
Des Moines International Airport appoints new executive director
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Airport Authority Board of Directors has selected a new executive director. Brian Mulcahy ...
See when Des Moines radio station 104.1 will switch to Christmas music
Des Moines radio station 104.1 EZ FM is making its seasonal switch to Christmas music at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. Video above: You must see the beautiful, bright lights of Oskaloosa's Town Square ...
Things to do this weekend in Des Moines include Dome for the Holidays, Kip Moore, 'Heretic'
Hear Elton John's music, see the botanical garden lit up, meet the famous Iowa directors of 'Heretic' this weekend in Des ...
Rainfall totals in central Iowa: Des Moines sets single-day record for Oct. 30
DES MOINES, Iowa — If Beggars’ Night had to get postponed, at least the rain totals were worth it! Widespread 1-2” totals ...