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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Des Moines Art Center begins removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Art Center announced on Monday that it would begin removing the nationally celebrated Greenwood Pond: Double Site. In 2024 the art center announced that the outdoor artwork installed in 1966 and created by New York artist Mary Miss would be demolished due to structural and public safety concerns. The art center said the decision to remove the artwork was made because the estimated repair costs were too great and portions of the artwork were unsalvageable. Following the announcement, Miss sued the art center, claiming the art center breached their contract and violated the 1990 Visual Artists Act. The suit temporarily paused the demolition while it went through the court system. A settlement agreement between the art center and Miss was reached in January 2025. Under the agreement, the art center had to pay Miss $900,000 while Miss had to end her efforts to stop the removal of the artwork. Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday The art center announced that it would begin the process for removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site on Monday. According to the art center, during the duration of the removal the pond will be drained and the area surrounding the artwork will be blocked off. Once work is complete the pond will be refilled and restocked. The art center will also re-seed the area of the artwork with grass, restore the gravel pathways, reinforce the pond's shoreline on the northwest side, and install limestone benches and stone parking bollards. The art center said no taxpayer or public funds will be used for the removal of the artwork. 'The City of Des Moines is committed to working alongside the community, neighborhood associations, and key stakeholders to explore future possibilities for Greenwood Park,' the City of Des Moines said. 'This process will incorporate public input to ensure that future improvements reflect the needs and vision of our residents. Any potential improvements will rely on private and grant funding due to budget constraints. As we move forward, Des Moines Parks and Recreation remains dedicated to our mission of helping Des Moines live well, play hard, and protect the earth.' 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.
