West Des Moines Schools 'Encourage Procrastination' – Fair or Unfair Criticism?

West Des Moines Community School's online forum, Idea Share, is brimming with ideas and constructive criticism. How good a job do you think the school district is doing in turning out tomorrow's leaders?

Two Arrested In Burglary; West Des Moines Schools Keep Kids Off Buses

Police arrested two people and are still looking for two suspects after a woman interrupted burglars in her home.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning Presents: Environmental Sociology

More West Des Moines Students Getting Weekend Food Assistance

When students head back to the classrooms Tuesday, more of them will be getting Booster Paks to make sure they have enough to eat.

West Des Moines Elementary Schools Set Back-to-School Activities

The first day of school is Tuesday in the West Des Moines school district. Before and after that important date are ice cream socials, parent-teacher meetings, PTA gatherings and more.

What You Need to Start Kids Back to School in West Des Moines

Elementary school supply lists include versions for ESL students and their families.

ACLU Leader Worried About West Des Moines Schools' Deal With Church

School, church should take care that temporarily displaced HIllside Elementary students aren't "confronted with religious materials."

West Des Moines Valley Athletic Boosters Help Neighbors Out After Suspected Arson

Supporters asked to help Des Moines school replace athletic equipment lost in fire.

Back to School: When Is Registration for West Des Moines Schools?

There are several key dates next week.

Remember When Back-to-School Lunch Box Was a Plain Contraption?

Do you remember your favorite lunch box? If you're looking forward to the school year with a certain retro cache, try looking for collectible lunch boxes in Historic Valley Junction.

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday; Are Adult Diapers on Your Back-to-School List?

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It's the non-essentials that have us scratching our heads.

Back to School: West Des Moines Schools Temporarily Relocate Hillside Students

Window replacement project at K-6 elementary school is taking longer than anticipated; mold discovered and remediated.

Back to School: ‘Jump Start’ West Des Moines School Year

Program is a refresher course for students who've completed kindergarten through fifth grade.

Expect Busy West Des Moines Malls on School Sales Tax Holiday

A heads up on the sales tax holiday.

When’s the First Day of School in West Des Moines?

It’s just around the corner. And some kids in our community need your help.

West Des Moines Schools Win National Public Relations Award

School/community relations team wins recognition for "Honoring His Homecoming Queen."

Geek Squad Summer Academy

Operation: Thank You, a Military Appreciation Day!!!

Buiding Community Resilience for the Future

Dollars for Scholars Dodge Test Drive Fundraiser

Birth Doula Workshop

A 12-Year-Old Author's Book Signing

Reduce Your Risk of an IRS Audit

Swing Dance for Beginners

FREE Cloth Diaper 101 Class

FREE Cloth Diaper 101 Class

T-Shirt Quilts Class

Improv for the Non-Improvisers

Green Parenting Solutions

H & R Block

Ready for School Night at Uncle Sam's Federal Child Care Center

Valley Voices Meeting

Day camp for K-5th graders

Civility in Daily Life

Steps to a More Organized Life

Indian Entree I

Discover Your Real Estate DNA

Findina A Job

College Planning 101

Japanese Calligraphy