40-caliber gun in the teen's backpack, Roeder said. "The student was taken into custody and will not be returning to DMPS," Roeder said. No shots were fired, police spokesperson Paul Parizek ...

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WE WANT TO BOLDLY REIMAGINE EDUCATION IN AND OUT OF OUR CLASSROOMS. DURING HIS STATE OF THE SCHOOLS ADDRESS ON TUESDAY, DMPS SUPERINTENDENT IAN ROBERTS ANNOUNCED A TEN YEAR PLAN THAT WOULD ...

PEPPER. WHY IS THE DISTRICT CONSIDERING CLOSING SCHOOLS? WELL, STACIE, THE DISTRICT WANTS TO OVERHAUL DMPS. THEY INTRODUCED THEIR REIMAGINING EDUCATION PLAN LAST MONTH, AND SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR ...

Des Moines Public Schools has not removed any books from its libraries despite a new Iowa law banning books depicting sex acts. Iowa Department of Education recently released guidance on the book ...

No adult with even vague ambitions of style would be caught dead with one. But backpacks have hitchhiked into greater acceptance. Young people are now opting for them over briefcases and tote bags.

DMPS spokesperson Amanda Lewis announced that the district will start two hours late Tuesday morning because temperatures could reach as low as minus 12 degrees overnight. Wind chills could make ...

You know the one we're talking about… The perfectly combed-through crew cut, light-gray half-zip jacket, schlepping around his company's logoed backpack (which, let's be honest, was given to him ...

This is where a good camera bag can help. These bags don't just provide space or protection. They can also help keep everything organized and easy to carry, so you are always ready to shoot.

Backpacks are an everyday essential for hikers and holidaymakers alike, as well as commuters up and down the country. We test the best travel backpacks for comfort, durability and ease of packing. We ...