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3 days ago
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DMPS opens free summer meal sites
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to kids during the summer break from classes. Meal service started June 9 and runs until August 15 at most locations. Lunches are served Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and must be eaten on site. Anyone age 18 and under is eligible to receive a free, nutritious meal through the program. Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference DMPS said it has been providing free summer meals for more than 40 years. It is also keeping open 15 DMPS Food Pantries during this summer — you can find out more information here. There are more than 30 free meal locations around Des Moines, some at school sites, like those listed below. Location Address Closed Dates Carver Elementary 705 University Avenue June 19, June 30 – July 4 Cattell Elementary 3101 East 12th Street June 19, July 4 Jefferson Elementary 2425 Watrous Avenue June 19, July 4 Moore Elementary 3716 50th Street June 19, June 30 – July 4 Moulton Elementary 1541 8th Street June 19, July 4 Perkins Elementary 4301 College Avenue June 19, July 4 River Woods Elementary 2929 SE 22nd Street June 19, July 4 Studebaker Elementary 300 E. County Line Road June 19, June 30 – July 4 Walnut Street Elementary 901 Walnut Street June 19, July 4 Hiatt Middle School 1430 East University Avenue June 19, June 30 – July 4 McCombs Middle School 201 County Line Road June 19, June 30 – July 4 Meredith Middle School 4827 Madison Avenue June 19, June 30 – July 4 You can check out a full list of all the locations, times, and dates for the free meal sites here. DMPS opens free summer meal sites Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference Firework season is here, retailers say new law boosting business Isaiah 117 House holds community-wide kickoff, goal to open house ARL, DMARC host first drive-through pet food giveaway Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Little Hawkeye Conference is expanding with the addition of Des Moines Christian. A news release from the school on Monday said it has accepted the invitation to join the LHC for athletics starting in the 2026-27 school year. It will become the conference's ninth member Scholastic Spotlight: Iowa students compete in national rocket competition 'A key factor in this decision was the clear vision the Little Hawkeye Conference has for the future — a vision that includes schools of different sizes working together under a divisional model,' said Jon Muller, Head of Student Activities at Des Moines Christian School. 'We are deeply grateful for the invitation and excited for the opportunities this move provides our student-athletes to compete and grow in a strong, values-driven environment.' The Des Moines Christian Lions are currently part of the West Central Activities Conference. The LHC has undergone some changes over the last few years with the departure of Grinnell. It has also extended invites to the conference to Van Meter, Prairie City-Monroe, Knoxville, and Urbandale — but they declined to join. Ames accepted, and Nevada has not shared whether a decision has been made. With the addition of Des Moines Christian next year, the Little Hawkeye Conference members will be: Dallas Center-Grimes Indianola Newton Norwalk Oskaloosa Pella Pella Christian Ames Des Moines Christian Des Moines Christian moving to Little Hawkeye Conference Sharing Greene County's history from dollhouse to farmhouse Scholastic Spotlight: Iowa students compete in national rocket competition Bond review hearing for Iowa mom accused of causing baby's skull fracture, denying medical care and food Forecast: Cool, breezy start, then heat Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-05-2025
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Season-best score helps Newton boys climb conference standings
May 14—A change to his putter may not have been necessary, but Jackson Price felt like he left way too many shots on the green during the Gilbert Invitational last weekend. Price shot a 76 despite two putting most of his holes that day, but he was even better on his home course during the final round of the Little Hawkeye Conference tournament on Monday. Advertisement Peyton Rozendaal The Cardinal sophomore set a new career-best score at the par 71 Westwood Golf Course and his 3-under-par 68 catapulted him to the top of the leaderboard after 72 holes. "I made a putter change after Saturday's meet because I felt like I left so much out there with the putter," Price said. "The driver was probably working as well as it could have and with that you get better opportunities to hit greens. I think it was just all clicking today." Price started the day in a three-way tie for second and that group was six shots back of Pella's Kyler Besick. Advertisement But his best-ever 18-hole prep round pushed him to the front after Besick shot a final-round 77. Mason Smith It was a strong day for the Cardinals in general as they fired a season-best 310 and finished second behind conference champion Pella Christian. The Eagles shot 307 on Monday and were 24 shots in front of Pella after the final numbers were tallied. They won the LHC title by 33 strokes last season. Newton's final round propelled it past Oskaloosa in the final standings. The Dutch (318) and Indians (343) were third and fourth, respectively, on Monday. "We had another great day on the links," Newton head boys golf coach Pat Riley said. "I'm really proud of how this team has stepped up these last two meets. They're showing me what I always believed they were capable of." Advertisement Price opened his final round with three straight birdies and those held up the rest of the way. He won the conference championship with a four-round score of 303. Jackson Price and Pat Riley Price, who finished sixth in the conference last season, was the only golfer in the field who posted four rounds in the 70s. "It obviously helped that it was my home course, and I do believe there's a little bit of an advantage on how to approach each hole," Price said. "It's a huge confidence booster. The schedule being set up with the last regular season meet at Westwood is very beneficial for me." Advertisement Peyton Rozendaal posted a career-best 76 and was third overall on Monday. Lane Rozendaal and Mason Smith carded 83s for the final counting scores. Carter Forst (92) and Lincoln Peterson (96) had non-counting scores. Riley was using the Cardinals' final two regular season meets to determine his varsity lineup for sectionals on Wednesday. And five Cardinals went under 90 at the junior varsity level. That group was led by Ethan Pageler's 85. Lincoln Peterson Newton's 310 was 22 strokes better than last year's round at Westwood. "Our team is firing on all cylinders right now," Riley said. "I really hope we can carry this into sectionals." Advertisement Last year's LHC champion, Eliot Menninga of Pella Christian, was the runner-up medalist with a 72 on Monday. He finished one stroke back of Besick, who ended up with a 306 after a final-round 77. Pella Christian and Pella grabbed 10 of the 12 all-conference spots. The top four finishers are first-teamers, the next four are second-teamers and the final four earn honorable mention recognition. Pella Christian's four-round score was 1,253 and Pella was the runner-up with a 1,277. Newton shot 1,347 in third and Oskaloosa (1,371) placed fourth. Photo by Amanda Price
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25-02-2025
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Urbandale School District will remain in the CIML
URBANDALE, Iowa — The smallest school in the Central Iowa Metro League (CIML) will remain in the conference. In early February the Urbandale School District was officially invited to join the Little Hawkeye Conference, which contains similarly sized schools. In a survey parents and coaches expressed interest in leaving the CIML as it could lead to better chances for their athletes to win games and conference titles. Students, however, stated they didn't want to leave in the survey. Fire breaks out at Des Moines duplex early Tuesday morning At a meeting on Monday night the School Board voted 4-3 to remain in the CIML. The board released the following statement about the decision: The decision to stay or leave the Central Iowa Metropolitan League (CIML) has weighed heavily on the minds and hearts of every UCSD School Board member. The feedback from our students, parents, coaches, staff, and community — combined with the comprehensive research provided by our Activities Team and Administration — were thoroughly studied in order to make an informed decision. After great thought and consideration, the Board has decided to decline the invitation from the Little Hawkeye Conference (LHC) and continue our District's affiliation with the CIML. The Board recognizes the history and success the LHC has experienced and was honored to have received an invitation to join their prestigious conference. The Board is committed to continuing to explore, improve, and invest in all our programs in an effort to close the gaps that are currently felt throughout our District. While we do not know the full extent of the work that will need to be done, we do know that community support is vital for strengthening our programs and ensuring positive outcomes for all students. UCSD Board of Directors Metro News: Urbandale School District will remain in the CIML Fire breaks out at Des Moines duplex early Tuesday morning 'Picture of perseverance': Marshalltown man's legacy lives on 100+ years later in historically African-American school Valley's first Black principal stepping down after 20 years WATCH: Firefighters battle semi fire on I-80 near Altoona Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-02-2025
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Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Urbandale Community School District will vote on whether to leave the Central Iowa Metro League (CIML) on Monday evening. Currently, Urbandale is the smallest school by enrollment in the CIML, which contains schools like Southeast Polk, West Des Moines Valley, and Ankeny. In early February, the district received an official invitation to join the Little Hawkeye Conference, which includes smaller schools like Norwalk and Indianola. Hearing for Iowa bill removing gender identity from Civil Rights Act scheduled for Monday Before making a decision, the district sent out a survey to parents, students, and coaches to get an idea of what the community wanted. According to survey results released late last week, the majority of parents and staff want to leave the conference. However, the majority of students and coaches want to remain in the CIML to continue competing against some of the best schools. The Urbandale School Board will vote on whether to leave the CIML or stay at a meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. at the UCSD Administration Office. If the board accepts the invitation to join the Little Hawkeye Conference the change would begin in the 2026-2027 school year. Metro News: Des Moines Art Center begins removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday Fleeing car crashes into Des Moines ministry building Monday, police say Scholastic Spotlight: Shuler Elementary's Tech Squad Bunnies in the library, TheraPets sensory friendly day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
