Bill prompted by Urbandale student’s alleged abuse makes progress in House
The alleged abuse of an Urbandale student could lead to a new state law. Paige Petek says school staff stood by and watched ...
Urbandale beats Southeast Polk by double digits in Iowa high school boys basketball
Urbandale boys basketball played the villain in their matchup against Southeast Polk. The Rams celebrated senior night on ...
Seniors lead Southeast Polk past Urbandale in Iowa high school girls basketball
Southeast Polk eased past Urbandale in Iowa high school girls basketball on Tuesday, thanks to double digit performances from ...
Iowa traffic: Morning crashes in West Des Moines, Waterloo, Urbandale
YOU CAN SEE LAW ENFORCEMENT IS THERE WORKING ON THIS, AND THI 8:40 a.m. Update: The crash in West Des Moines has cleared.
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Iowa lawmakers look to expand ban on LGBTQ materials in schools
DES MOINES — Iowa lawmakers are considering a broader ban on LGBTQ+ topics in schools, which was originally put in place in a 2023 law.
Urbandale considers leaving CIML for Little Hawkeye Conference
The Little Hawkeye Conference is looking to expand and a metro school is taking a serious look at making the move. The issue ...
Fixing Iowa’s chronic absenteeism law: What changes are needed?
In December 2024, WHO 13 News reported that 15 parents were charged in Polk County for their student missing 20% of classes ...
City council rezones Des Moines property to make way for controversial rowhome development
Des Moines city council members approved rezoning a one-acre plot along Grand Avenue despite widespread objections from neighborhood residents. Developer Adam Sieren of Premier Construction intends to ...
What if ICE agents come knocking at schools? What Des Moines metro districts say they'll do
Iowa school districts are reaching out to immigrant families with information as concerns over immigration arrests at schools ...