The Hoyt Jazz Band took top honors in the middle school category at the recent Southeast Polk Jazz Festival. Not only did they win first place for the best band but also their saxophone, trombone and rhythm sections …
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF TINKER The community is invited to a reception celebrating a half century since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Tinker decision, protecting the free speech rights of students. The event is Sunday, February 24 beginning at 2:30 PM …
It’s awards season in the performing arts. The Grammys were last week, the Oscars are next Sunday. Last weekend was the Iowa High School Speech Association’s All-State contest, and an ensemble from Roosevelt High School brought home some …
Black History Month annually gets plenty of attention at all levels throughout the district, but the elementary schools often come up with the most imaginative ways to observe the occasion. This year is no exception. For example, last …
Two priorities here in Iowa’s 3rd congressional district are education and military veterans. Valentine’s Day presented an opportunity for staff members for our new member of Congress, Cindy Axne, to team up with DMPS on both counts. Students in Courtney …
