Author name: Lincoln Roch

Mixed use development will replace empty lot in Dogtown

This story was first published in The Times Delphic student newspaper A grocery store, restaurant and apartments will be built at University Avenue and 22nd Street. The three-story development will include both a locally owned grocery store and restaurant on the ground floor, with 24 apartment units above. The lot was previously occupied by a …

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Hundreds of teachers leave jobs in Des Moines area school districts, leaving schools understaffed

This story was first published in The Times Delphic student newspaper A national shortage of teachers and high turnover rates in the profession has made keeping classrooms staffed increasingly difficult for Des Moines area school districts.  In May, Axios reported that Des Moines Public Schools lost 310 of its teachers over the summer due to retirement or …

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Bill requiring parental consent for transgender accommodations at school advances in Iowa House

This story was first published in The Times Delphic student newspaper Republicans on the House education committee advanced a bill to the House floor on Feb. 1 that would regulate how schools treat transgender students.  House File 180 would prohibit public and charter schools from taking several actions regarding transgender students. Schools couldn’t accommodate a student’s …

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