Iowa, Des Moines Public Schools

How much rain did Des Moines get? Here are Wednesday's Iowa rainfall totals
Some areas saw more than an inch and a half of rain at a time when Iowa is once again facing drought conditions.
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 ...
Des Moines police ask for help finding teen who walked away from school Monday
A Des Moines 14-year-old was reported missing and the Des Moines Police Department is requesting the public’s help in finding ...
Four razor-close Iowa races likely headed for a recount. Here's how that would work
Iowa candidates have until Nov. 18 to request a recount in their race. Here's who plans to ask for a recount and how the process works.
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Des Moines Police: Missing 14-year-old girl does not have access to medication
The Des Moines Police Department asked the public Thursday afternoon for help finding a 14-year-old girl. Kiley Sporer ...
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Capitol Notebook: Iowa Gov. Reynolds highlights apprenticeships
DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touted apprenticeship programs after getting a close look at one at Broadlawns Medical ...
Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House
The Democrat looking to unseat an incumbent Republican in a close Iowa congressional race has asked for a recount.
Iowa's election vote is official, with some races still very close. Will there be recounts?
Wednesday's certification votes cap off the 2024 election process and set the stage for candidates who wish to request ...
4 students from Des Moines dojo compete in World Karate Championship
This fall, four students from Traditional Karate Academy in Des Moines brought home four medals from the World Traditional ...
Des Moines family seeks answers in Ashworth Park deadly shooting
A Des Moines family is still seeking answers after the June homicide of Courtany Mundy-Gonzalez in Ashworth Park. "Terrible.
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 ...
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Arts and crafts show at Iowa State Fairgrounds
Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show Nov. 15-17 in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Iowa Wild hosting games this weekend to help fight cancer, honor veterans
The Iowa Wild are back on the ice in Des Moines against the Texas Stars this weekend hosting games that benefit local causes. Friday, the Wild will host its Hockey Fights ...