Several students in the Central Academy Creative Writing program, along with two of their teachers, were honored this past weekend at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards sponsored by the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa. The …
Ruby Van Meter students rallied in the gymnasium, getting pumped up for the Special Olympics Spring meet at Simpson College in Indianola next week. “It’s awesome!” said Justice Jewett, who will compete in swimming. He has a goal …
Ah, the season of tennis rackets, track spikes and spring plays is here at last. For the first two, the competition this time of year can include cold, wind and the occasional snow flake. Fortunately for the thespians …
Elementary kids who could be playing computer games or browsing through books were bent over handmade history exhibits at the Central Library in Downtown Des Moines. “It’s cool!” one said. “Look at this!” said another, pointing at an …
Four Des Moines Public Schools teachers received the “2014 Educator of the Year” award from the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Amy Erwin, first grade teacher at Madison Elementary, Ameila Kissell, seventh grade science teacher at Brody Middle …
