UPDATED: THURDSDAY, AUGUST 24 – 5:30 PM NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS AT DMPS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 Des Moines Public Schools appreciates everyone’s understanding and cooperation with today’s early dismissal of classes due to excessive heat. Schools will operate …

With temperatures predicted to hit highs in the triple-digits through Thursday, and an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service & Polk County Emergency Management, Des Moines Public Schools is taking steps to keep people as safe …