It’s a busy week for sports, with the Iowa Wolves back in town and a performance by the Harlem Globetrotters!
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Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts says Des Moines Public Schools anticipate lower enrollment within the next few years as the ESA program continues to progress.
The state of Iowa faced off against plaintiffs for two separate cases on Friday relating to a request for a pause on the state’s omnibus education law, SF 496.
Prairie Ridge Middle School received a $7,200 grant, helping them build two 3D printers. Now, the school is putting them to good use.
Prairie Meadows gave Prairie Ridge Middle School in Ankeny a $7,200 grant helping them build two 3D printers. Now, the school is putting them to good use.
Medicap Pharmacies will donate 12 meals to the Food Bank of Iowa for every flu shot they give
You can donate by calling 92.5 KJJY at 515-276-6669, donating via Venmo @VarietyIowa or visiting The Compassion Fund’s website.
To donate, supporters can call 92.5 KJJY at 515-276-6669 until 6 p.m. Tuesday, or from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, or Venmo @VarietyIowa.
The fundraiser has been going on for the last 27 years.
Toys for Tots generally distributes an average of 25,000 to 30,000 toys per year.
Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld runs a mile every time food or money is donated to Johnston Parternship. In 2022, donations accumulated to 1,850 miles.
Des Moines firefighter and veteran Mike Broderick is battling stage four liver cancer. Nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes is helping by paying off his mortgage.