Hoyt literacy plan to add 1,800 books, reading programs

New library books and family reading programs are just a couple of additions being brought to Hoyt Middle School this winter in an effort to improve student literacy. More

Waukee school's fun night will live up to name, PTO vows

It didn't take long for Waukee Elementary School PTO member Julie Villenes to figure out that $300 doesn't buy a lot of fun. More

Secret recipe separates Barbara's cakes from rest

Only one bakery can claim it makes the locally renowned Barbara's pink champagne cakes. More

Orchard Place Campus School earns kudos in study

One of the top programs in the country for helping students with social, emotional and behavioral problems is based in Des Moines. More

Learn how to catch a criminal or fight a fire

West Des Moines residents can fight a fire or feel the effects of a Taser as members of this year's citizen academies for the fire and police departments. More