Iowa, Des Moines Public Schools

How much rain did Des Moines get? Here are Wednesday's Iowa rainfall totals
Some areas saw more than an inch and a half of rain at a time when Iowa is once again facing drought conditions.
A dozen Des Moines schools make Iowa's low-performance list
A dozen Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) were among the state's lowest performing in a list released this week by the Iowa Department of Education. Why it matters: This is the first year the online report cards have used a new state system that includes indicators like proficiency in core academics and chronic absenteeism.
Iowa Department of Education releases school performance data
The Iowa Department of Education has identified 377 schools that are in need of targeted support and improvement because of performance and achievement gaps among some student groups. The schools were identified as part of the Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2023-2024 school year posted Tuesday.
Iowa's list of the 35 lowest-performing schools now includes 12 from Des Moines
Thirty-five Iowa schools are in need of assistance, and 12 of them are in the Des Moines Public Schools district, a new report shows.
Des Moines high schools to receive support after Iowa performance review
All five of Des Moines Public Schools' traditional high schools will receive additional support from the federal government in response to a statewide performance review that scored all five low. On Tuesday,
Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings
Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings
Des Moines bar owner loses suit against Court Center, ordered to pay $277,000 in back rent
The Court Center's building owners aren't responsible for one of their ex-bar tenants losing revenue, a jury has decided.
4 students from Des Moines dojo compete in World Karate Championship
This fall, four students from Traditional Karate Academy in Des Moines brought home four medals from the World Traditional ...
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Bohannan requests a recount in Iowa’s close congressional race as GOP wins control of House
(Nick Rohlman/The Gazette via AP File) Follow AP’s coverage of the election and what happens next. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP ...
EPA: Iowa needs to add more rivers to impaired waters list, including in Des Moines
EPA says parts of, Raccoon, Iowa, Cedar and S. Skunk rivers should be added to Iowa's impaired waters list because of high ...
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Street-level aid groups do battle with bulldozers and broken systems as Des Moines’ anti-homeless ordinances encroach
On Sept. 16, the Des Moines City Council passed a pair of ordinances designed to prevent unsheltered citizens from sleeping ...
‘The Good Butcher’ open in Des Moines’ Sherman Hill neighborhood
A butcher shop is drawing people to the Sherman Hill neighborhood after opening its doors in October. The Good Butcher is a ...
Lucky for Life prize lands Des Moines man $5.75 million and an 'instant retirement'
Des Moines resident Shelby Willis won $1,000 a day for life in the Iowa Lottery's Lucky for Life lottery game on Friday.
KCCI Investigates: Des Moines hospital utilizing virtual nurses to address shortage
MercyOne ventured into virtual nursing by necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the hospital system has grown the program and incorporated it on a larger scale. KCCI got a behind-the-scenes ...
Des Moines International Airport appoints new executive director
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Airport Authority Board of Directors has selected a new executive director. Brian Mulcahy ...
Ready for holiday shopping? Try these Des Moines craft and holiday shopping events
It's time to grab some hot cocoa, candy canes and shop. From the Holiday Boutique to makers markets and Jingle in the ...
West Des Moines man spots bobcat family on deck
This is just the most recent sighting of the bobcats. In September, another West Des Moines resident sent in a video of a ...