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How Iowa schools are bringing back prom amid COVID-19 — from matching masks and dresses to banning slow dances Samantha Hernandez, Des Moines Register Watch: Gov. Reynolds signs bill requiring schools to offer 100% in-person learning Replay Video UP NEXT On a recent Saturday night, the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines became an enchanted ballroom with a floor littered with white and gold flower petals and balloons — for students who received commemorative face masks reading "Lincoln Prom 2021." Spread out over two floors to promote social distancing, the high sch...

The housing market in the Greater Des Moines area continues to boom, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Waukee hit a record number of building permits in 2020. The City of Waukee's Development Services Department issued a record 1,489 building permits. That’s nearly $250 million in building permits in 2020.That led to a lot of construction in new developments that shattered 2019’s building records.Brett Carney built a house in Waukee and moved from Ames in October. He wanted his daughter to be in the new Waukee High school boundary, but also took advantage of low-interest rates.“But als...

The latest edition comes from just beyond the state’s border.  Offensive lineman Beau Schaller of Waukee, Iowa, announced Friday afternoon that he intends to attend Nebraska and walk on to the football team.  Excited to announce I will be continuing my athletic and academic careers at The University of Nebraska. Thanks to all the coaches, teammates, friends and family that have helped me along the way. #GBR �� @coachwilhitepic.twitter.com/2E4u8UNfVl Schaller is listed at 6-foot-3 and 265 pounds. He played primarily left guard for Waukee High as a senior, according to his Hudl highligh...