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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
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Walk-ins held at several Des Moines schools to protest public education cuts
DES MOINES, Iowa – Students in the Des Moines metro were taking part in the National Day of Action before school started Thursday morning. Students were joined by elected leaders, educators, and members of the community at rallies around Des Moines. They gathered outside schools, with some protesters holding up signs reading, 'Honk for Schools.' The walk-in was sponsored by the National Education Association and the Iowa State Education Association in protest of cuts to public education. One teacher, who attended a rally outside Central Campus, said it's important for kids to learn about how the government works because they will eventually help shape it. Sky-high ticket prices for Caitlin Clark's return to Iowa for Fever preseason game 'Because they're eventually going to be voters and they need to develop their critical thinking and have arguments and discussions about yes or no, pro or con. And this was a heated debate right along with should we wear uniforms. So that was a big conversation as well. And I think that this is something they'll always remember,' said Kathleen Feeney, a 4th-grade teacher at Des Moines' Downtown School. Feeney spoke about the parents' support for student participation, saying, 'Also the parents endorse this and they wanted to be a part of it. They thought it was a great idea. You know, we joked that we can't get them off screens and then I can't keep their attention. I'm not clickbait, you know, I don't have any coins. They can't level up with me. So the parents were excited for them to have these hard discussions. We call them Socratic discussions and pick a side and stick to it, you know, so the parents appreciate it. The rallies wrapped up in time for the kids to get to class. Organizers said 70 schools participated across Iowa, including 12 in Des Moines. MercyOne and Bras for the Cause team up for yearly Muffins and Mammograms initiative Walk-ins held at several Des Moines schools to protest public education cuts Metro man plays it cool as he surprises wife with $100,000 scratch-off win Fans get the chance to mingle with Iowa Hawkeye coaches at annual I-Club Banquet How a local doctor and a 'life-changing' class are helping people lead healthy lives Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Metro man plays it cool as he surprises wife with $100,000 scratch-off win
DES MOINES, Iowa — A West Des Moines man is $100,000 richer after winning one of the top prizes in an Iowa Lottery scratch-off ticket game. The Iowa Lottery said Jeff Spiess, 59, stayed calm and collected as he shared the news with his wife. 'I didn't jump up and down or anything. I was really quiet about it,' said Spiess. Where does Iowa's 'Best Burger' of 2025 hail from? He and his wife were scratching off 'X the Money' tickets after dinner when he noticed he'd won $100,000. Before telling his wife, he checked it several times and scanned it with the Iowa Lottery app. Spiess told his wife to watch his phone as he scanned the ticket a second time, not telling her up front that he knew the ticket was already a winner. His wife gasped and hugged him after she saw the prize of $100,000. Spiess claimed his prize Thursday. He said he may put the money toward paying bills, saving for retirement, and buying a new car. The ticket was bought at the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh at 425 S. Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Metro man plays it cool as he surprises wife with $100,000 scratch-off win Fans get the chance to mingle with Iowa Hawkeye coaches at annual I-Club Banquet How a local doctor and a 'life-changing' class are helping people lead healthy lives Iowa Marine Veteran shares memories of Vietnam evacuation Former Ankeny Chamber CEO withdraws not guilty pleas, admits to stealing from the organization Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
