Yesterday Iowa State University President Steven Leath was in Washington for President Obama’s summit on increased educational opportunities for minorities and disadvantaged youth. Leath used the occasion to declare the school’s intention to raise $150 million over the …

Yes, North held a comfortable lead at 22-14 with about three minutes remaining in the first half of last night’s showdown at perennial Metro powerhouse Hoover. The league-leading and 7th-ranked visitors had been in front from the outset. …

Strong winds out of the north this morning may be a harbinger of the Metro boys’ basketball clash scheduled for tonight at Hoover. Maybe they should play the game outdoors. Huskies and Polar Bears are cold weather critters, …

Here’s a sweet green story to warm things up on a cold day. The latest DMPS teacher award du jour goes to Larry Beall at Central Campus who’s been named a 2013 Trailblazing Teacher by the Center for …