Des Moines residents voted yes on Nov. 4, for the future of DMPS. The $265 million bond passed with 73.6 percent of voters approving and now DMPS will expand like never before. The bond passing is just the first step in a very large operation; the bond will not change schools overnight; these changes will be seen throughout the upcoming years. Everybody wants to know when the community is expected...

I lost a sister and battled depression in elementary school. This impacted my health, choices, and actions. If you’re in your deepest part of depression during your youth and want to start your journey to brighter days, it will take time and require your actions, choices, reflections, and self-care before your scars will start to heal. Growing up I didn’t have the most stereotypical childhood....

“You’ll change your name or change your mind, and leave this f’ed up place behind, but I’ll know…” You may have heard these lyrics on TikTok, as a song that is 15 years old has become popular in creators’ videos recently. You may not realize what they mean. The song “Christmas Kids” by Roar is based on the true story of Ronnie Spector, the lead singer and creator of popular girl group,...