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Van Meter wins state softball, Martensdale-St. Marys loses heartbreaker
FORT DODGE – Van Meter won its 2nd state title in school history, beating Audubon 5-3 for the Class 2A championship. 8th grader Mady Schnell the hero again, Schnell with the go ahead homerun in the 6th inning. In Class 1A, Martensdale-St. Marys was one out away but Sigourney’s Ava Fineran hit a 2 RBI […]
'Can't dream that stuff up': Van Meter wins Iowa softball state championship off eighth grader's bat
FORT DODGE — Mady Schnell, remember the name. Van Meter softball fans surely will. It was Schnell who propelled the No. 1-seed Bulldogs into the state championship game with a...
Iowa family sues Des Moines Christian School for alleged bullying
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Christian School is being sued for allegedly failing to address bullying. Parents Mark and Jana Scharnberg filed the suit in Polk County District Court. The Scharnbergs had children enrolled at DMC. They claim DMC created a hostile school environment for their kids and...
'Sky's the limit': Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has big hopes after first year
Within the first few months of his first year as superintendent, Ian Roberts managed to visit every school in the Des Moines school district. It was a feat some longtime school board members have not accomplished. ...
Carlisle Softball Secures Historic 7-6 Win Over ADM for Iowa State Championship
Carlisle softball defeated ADM to win the Iowa high school state championship in a 7-6 victory, mirroring their first championship win in 1994 against the same team, with players even wearing the same jerseys. Carlisle won their first-ever state softball championship in 1994 against ADM. Carlisle's pitcher, Addesyn Abel, struck...
Cedar Rapids Kennedy topples Dowling Catholic to win 4A Iowa state baseball tournament
CEDAR RAPIDS — With heavy hometown noise pumping behind the first-base dugout, Cedar Rapids Kennedy wasn't about to miss this championship moment. One day after surviving a thrilling semifinal affair, the top-seeded Cougars capped off a flawless week with one more Veteran Memorial Stadium celebration. In what was Cedar Rapids' first time...
City High takes final spot in the 4A baseball semis with 2-0 win
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Little Hawks needed a gritty performance Wednesday against Waukee. Jaxton Shroeder’s RBI single put the Little Hawks on the board, and Kael Kurtz’ RBI single doubled their lead. City High will take on Dowling Catholic in the semifinals.
PRINCIPALS NEW AND ON THE MOVE AT DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This summer Des Moines Public Schools is welcoming new school leaders to the district, promoting current staff to principals, and celebrating the return of one principal and three more leaders who are on the move between schools. “We are committed to positioning leaders where they will have the greatest impact...
Meal Applications Now Open & Nutrition Back-to-School Updates
It’s time to get ready for the 2024-25 school year! One easy place to start — your family’s nutrition needs. Below you’ll find information about how to submit for free or reduced-price meal eligibility. There are also great reminders about adding money to your child’s meal account and important nutrition-related school policies.
Top Ten Countdown of Stories and Moments from 2023-24 Begins Monday
As a few weeks of hibernation begins for high school athletes, and as the next class prepares for the coming academic year, KNIA/KRLS will look back at the moments that made the last 12 months special in our local communities. Since 2016-17 concluded, we’ve done top ten countdowns for each...
Iowa schools struggle to fill special education positions
With less than a month until the start of the school year, the Urbandale Community School District is struggling to fill about 30 special education positions. "A shortage of associates is an increasingly widespread challenge throughout the metro and across the state," Urbandale schools spokesperson Dena Claire said. "The shortages we’re seeing this year are comparable to last year."
After-School Activities for Kids in Des Moines
Are you looking for fun after-school activities for your kids in the Des Moines area? Whether you live in Ankeny, West Des Moines, Altoona, Urbandale or beyond, you’re sure to find some extracurricular fun. Browse through our list below for a few ideas, which is divided into Arts and Academics, Clubs and Organizations and Sports and Recreation programs. Whether your kids want to learn a new sport like gymnastics or tennis or a skill like chess or art, there’s a little something for everyone!
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