Urbandale Associate Principal Finalist for Cedar Rapids Job

Brian Coppess is among four finalists for Cedar Rapids principal job.

Are Urbandale High School Students Getting Prepared for College?

U.S. News and World Report released a list of the top high schools in the country.

Urbandale Looks at Starting School After State Fair, but Before Sept. 1

Only two Iowa school districts complied with state law last year.

Now Playing: Urbandale High School Drama Dept. Presents 'Once Upon a Mattress'

One pea. One princess. That's all there is to it. Or is it?

Who Knew? Urbandale Schools are a Mini United Nations

Urbandale values its diversity – and takes a diverse approach to embracing it.

Where Will Urbandale’s Class of 2013 Athletes Be Playing in College?

Here’s a list of all graduating Urbandale High School senior athletes and where they have committed to play in college.

Urbandale Business Spotlight: Kaplan University Students Favor Nursing, Criminal Justice, Information Technology

Kaplan University, which has a location in Urbandale, has been educating students since 1937.

Urbandale Principal Retiring After 33 Years as Educator

Dan Meyer will be stepping down as Urbandale Middle School principal at the end of the school year.

Urbandale High School Student Artwork On Display at City Hall

The Urbandale Public Arts Committee and Urbandale High School Art Department worked together to provide the display.

Urbandale High School Students Meet Lt. Governor

Six Urbandale High School students met with Lt. Kim Reynolds on March 13.

Now Hiring: Do You Have What It Takes To Be Urbandale Middle School Principal?

The Urbandale Community School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Principal of the Urbandale Middle School 2013-2014.

Senate Committee Doesn't Recommend Confirming Lang, Cramer to Board of Regents; Zaun Speaks Out

Craig Lang came under fire for controversy surrounding the Harkin Institute at Iowa State University and University of Iowa President Sally Mason's contract and Robert Cramer faced opposition for his socially conservative views.

Two Urbandale High School Students Named National Merit Finalists

The two students could receive hefty scholarships.

Urbandale Mayor Honors Webster Elementary School Student Council

Mayor Bob Andeweg presented Webster Elementary School student council members with a Shoe Recycling Award.

PHOTOS: Webster Elementary Drama Club Debuts

The school's Drama Club hosted their first performance last month.

PHOTOS: Urbandale's Studio Places High at Southeast Polk Invitational

Urbandale Show Choir members were singing a sweet tune last weekend.

New Program Fosters Love of Technology For Urbandale Students

HyperStream partners middle and high school students with ambassador companies that help mentor, educate, and strengthen Iowa’s future technology talent.

Karen Acres Honors Visit From Oprah's Favorite Guest

Artwork in the school commemorates an afternoon students spent with Dr. Tererai Trent, a native of Zimbabwe who fought for her education. She shared her message of hope with Karen Acres Elementary students last fall.

2013 State Wrestling Results: Urbandale Wrestler Places 3rd

Colby Knight had a strong finish the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament, which ends on Saturday.

2013 State Wrestling Quarterfinal Results: Urbandale

The Iowa high school wrestling tournament continued on Friday with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Colby Knight wrestled in the championship bracket.

Did Knight Advance? - Iowa State High School Wrestling Tournament

Urbandale senior Colby Knight wrestled in the first round of wrestling today.

Plows Continue on Urbandale Streets

Heavy snow overnight means another snow day for Urbandale students.

Urbandale Musicians Ascending The Staircase To Transformation

Director of Bands, Myron Peterson, and team are redesigning music education to more fully engage, challenge, and inspire students

Iowa Public Health Department to Require Whooping Cough Vaccine for School Admission

The state department of public health is requiring a pertussis (whooping cough) enrollment for school entry to stop the spread of the disease.

Urbandale High School Students Training To Solve Real-World Problems

Students will participate in Student TEAMS, quality and critical thinking training, in order to collaborate, analyze, and solve challenges

Pre-Registration for 2013-14 Preschool Starts Tomorrow in Urbandale

Adventuretime preschool - three and four year olds - can pre-register tomorrow.

Urbandale Middle School's Jon Parrott Recognized as Chamber Educator of the Year

Each year the Chamber recognizes a teacher for outstanding service to area students.

Studio, Vitality Open Show Choir Competition Saturday

The Urbandale High School Show Choirs have been rehearsing for months for the competition season.

CIML Basketball Results: Girls

Waukee defeats Urbandale, 48-20.

NCAA College Wrestling Recruits: Urbandale's Colby Knight Headed to Harvard

State champion a sought-after recruit.

CIML Conference Basketball: Urbandale Varsity Boys, Girls Schedule of Games

Find out when and where the Urbandale J-Hawks and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Dec. 17.

Urbandale Prays for a Miracle for Grace: 2012 in Review

About 600 people gathered on a January night outside the Chance family home to pray for a miracle for 14-year-old Grace, who had brain cancer. She passed away soon after that.

Urbandale Teens Celebrate Birthdays By Giving Back

Four Urbandale teens used a joint birthday party as a way to donate more than 500 items to the Urbandale Food Pantry.

CIML Conference Basketball: Urbandale Varsity Boys, Girls Schedule of Games

Find out when and where the Urbandale J-Hawks and other CIML Conference teams are playing the week of Dec. 10.

Des Moines Christian Students Join Kenny Rogers on Civic Center Stage

The concert choir from Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale performed with Grammy Award-winner Kenny Rogers Monday at the Des Moines Civic Center.

An Urbandale High School Teacher’s Quest to Transform Education

Katie Bunce creates a learning environment that more fully engages, challenges, and motivates students.

'The Miracle Worker' Debuts at Urbandale High School Tonight

The production of "The Miracle Worker" runs tonight and Saturday.

Des Moines Christian News for Nov. 7

The high school had top-placing teams in the recent Knowledge Bowl.

Webster Elementary PTO Hosts Holiday Shop Saturday

Stop by Webster Elementary for a slew of unique gift ideas.

J-Hawks Fall to Dragons After Two Overtimes in State Playoffs

The J-Hawks football season came to a shocking end Wednesday night.