A long-term decision hasn't been made on where three high school teams will hold their home bowling meets for the remainder of the season.
A Merrill Middle School team beat out 33 others to take home the state title at the 34th annual Iowa Middle School Mock Trial Tournament.
Certified enrollment in the Des Moines schools has grown in eight of the past nine years.
Hoover students will have internship opportunities with area businesses and organizations over the next two years as a STEM BEST partner.
Cowles Montessori on the west side and Jackson Elementary on the south side will be expanded, the school board voted Tuesday.
The school district found land to purchase for $595,000 near the area where two buildings have been closed and sold since 2003.
Leslie Morris is named Administrator of the Year by the Iowa High School Press Association after being nominated by students and a teacher.
Among 1,250 universities worldwide, two Iowa schools score in the top 20 percent, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Most of Iowa's accredited colleges and universities have distance learning programs and an online tool lets you see how they rate.
The focus on facility planning and energy use in Des Moines school buildings over the past decade has saved money and garnered awards.
North High boosters organized a parade prior to Wednesday's PowderPuff football game, followed by tailgating in conjunction with alumni.