DES MOINES, Iowa, May 31 -- Drake University issued the following news release: CBS News and Drake University are proud to announce a partnership that will bring educational lessons on good character and kindness to teachers and students around the world. The partnership will feature the two organizations' initiatives that focus on making good choices and showing good character: CBS News' "Kindness 101" and Drake's CHARACTER COUNTS!. As schools closed for the COVID pandemic, Steve Hartman, CBS  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the following news release dated May 17, 2024: Today, during a special visit to Horizon Science Academy Charter School in Des Moines, Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new law (SF 2368/HF 2543) to enhance funding equity for public charter schools, improve access to school facilities, and expand extracurricular options for charter school students. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said, "Public charter schools provide yet  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, May 31 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Des Moines has achieved platinum level certification from the Iowa Green Brewery Certification (IGBC) program. The IGBC is a component of the Food, Beverage and Organics program of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa that awards certifications to Iowa craft breweries that have implemented sustainable practices within their facilities and  more