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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
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Student winner of Iowa education license plate challenge revealed
DES MOINES, Iowa – An Ames High School student was surprised with some big news from Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow on Monday. Snow was at the high school to announce the winner of the Iowa Education License Plate Design Challenge. Scholastic Spotlight: Griff visits Norwalk classroom Sophomore Erin Cho was the winner and received a poster-sized version of her winning license plate. It features a goldfinch as an educator perched on three school books. Cho said that her design was meant to incorporate the educational theme as much as possible. 'I kinda just looked up like different symbols for education …and I incorporated that into my artwork. Like books, and like the graduation hat, and things like that. And also a pair of glasses on the educator finch that I tried to show in my artwork. And also used the state bird as well to show this is Iowa education,' said Cho. If you are looking to get her design for your Iowa license plate, it will be available later this summer. Student winner of Iowa education license plate challenge revealed Needed rainfall begins across Iowa, storms to develop tonight Scholastic Spotlight: Colfax-Mingo coffee shop Public safety leaders across Iowa to discuss impact of 911 systems charge Scholastic Spotlight: Griff visits Norwalk classroom Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
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Scholastic Spotlight: Colfax-Mingo coffee shop
Students at Colfax-Mingo High School are staying well caffeinated, and it's helping with attendance and bringing in additional funding for school projects. The Colfax-Mingo High Coffee Shop is this week's Scholastic Spotlight. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Scholastic Spotlight: Griff visits Norwalk classroom
A Norwalk classroom at Orchard Hills Elementary had a surprise visitor last Friday! Griff from Drake University and his owner came to the 3rd-grade classroom to be the mystery reader. This fun afternoon is this week's Scholastic Spotlight! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
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Ex-Madison County Treasurer to be back in court Monday in theft, records tampering case
DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Madison County Treasurer Amanda DeVos is due in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing. Back in January, DeVos was arrested for alleged misconduct in office, tampering with records, and third-degree theft, among other charges. Criminal complaints filed in the case claim she used her access as county treasurer to alter documents to make it look like she paid the $758 registration fee for her vehicle when she hadn't. Scientists studying gravity waves in Des Moines Roughly a month later, the Madison County Sheriff's Office announced similar criminal charges were being filed against her in connection with property taxes owed by DeVos for 2023/2024. DeVos was relieved of her duties after a vote during a Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting in February, however it appears she continued to collect her salary for more than two months until a petition to formally remove her from office was filed in April. Pending litigation, county officials have since been ordered not to pay DeVos' $80,000 salary and benefits. A public hearing about this other matter is scheduled for July 18th. The pretrial hearing is being held at the Madison County Courthouse in Winterset at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Public safety leaders across Iowa to discuss impact of 911 systems charge Scholastic Spotlight: Griff visits Norwalk classroom Ex-Madison County Treasurer to be back in court Monday in theft, records tampering case Scientists studying gravity waves in Des Moines 107-year-old man finally receives high school diploma Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
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Why the Birdland Pool won't open on time this summer
DES MOINES, Iowa — A supply chain issue is pushing back the opening of the Birdland Pool this summer, according to Des Moines Parks and Recreation. The city said it still hasn't received a shipment of filters, which were ordered in October 2024, that are required for the safe operation of the pool. That means the pool may not open until early July. Over 1,000 origami cranes to be displayed during Iowa State Fair as tribute to Japan 'We know how much our community looks forward to summers at Birdland Pool, and we share in their disappointment over this unexpected delay,' said Ben Page, Director of Des Moines Parks and Recreation. 'We're doing everything we can to open the pool as soon as possible and appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we work through these challenges.' A $1.75 million improvement project of the Birdland Pool is underway to extend the life of the facility. It includes deep-end reconstruction, new mechanical systems, and pool repainting. Once the pool opens, daily admission will be reduced to $1 as a way to recognize the community's patience with the issue. As soon as the necessary filters arrive and are installed, the city said staff is in place to fully open the pool. Other Des Moines pool opening dates are: Teachout Family Aquatic Center: Open May 24–26 (Memorial Day weekend), May 31–June 1, and daily starting June 7 through August 10 Ashworth Pool, Nahas, and Northwest Family Aquatic Centers: Open May 31–June 1, then daily starting June 7 through August 10 Why the Birdland Pool won't open on time this summer DMPD releases photos of vehicle that may be linked to deadly hit-and-run crash Scholastic Spotlight follow-up: Crestview GOAT Party Pleasant Hill construction will cause detours for DART State Fair Shuttle at SEP Six small businesses get impact loans from City of Des Moines Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
