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How Should Home Schooling Parents Be Held Accountable?

We cannot make the assumption that every parent who home schools has the ability to teach or even to be a good parent.

By Julia Ziesman | 12:21 am | 7 comments

Waukee Woman Reportedly Crashes Car Off I-235 Overpass

Teens Charged with Domestic Assault: Waukee Police Reports

Waukee residents package food for Meals from the Heartland.

Waukee Gathers to Package Meals from the Heartland

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As Wisconsin’s Walker Appears to be Testing Waters, ‘Truth Squad’ Debunks ‘Pants on Fire’ Claims

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Drive cautiously during the spring, as the rainy weather can lead to wet and slippery roads.

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Memorial Day Weekend Weather Forecast: Just How Cool and Rainy Will It Get in Waukee?

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Pictured are the graduates of the 2013 Waukee Leadership Institute along with the evening's speakers.

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Waukee Leadership Institute Class of 2013 Recognized; Outgoing President Yontz Honored

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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will headline a Polk County GOP fundraiser Thursday. Activist groups from Iowa and Wisconsin are planning a counter demonstration.

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Scott Walker in Iowa: Quid Pro Quo Among Political Pals or 2016 Trial Balloon?

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Memorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)

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Alma Nove Serves Up New Summer Cocktails

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MAP: It's Patio Season, Where Can You Sit Outside With a Beer or Cocktail in Iowa?

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Kathlynn Shepard exits a school bus moments before she and another girl were abducted May 20, 2013.

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Authorities Explore Connection Between Abducted Iowa Girl Kathlynn Shepard and Evansdale Case

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Check out summer camp offerings around Waukee and the Des Moines metro.

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Find a Kids Summer Camp in Waukee and All Around Iowa

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Parents Can Help Preteens with Abduction Concerns

By Lisa Mickelson | Wednesday, May 22

Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” is …

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Central Iowa Grocery Deals ~ May 21-27

By Julia Simpson | Tuesday, May 21

Central Iowa Grocery Deals ~ May 21-27

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Feeling Lost on Your Career Map? Try a Career Compass

By Michael J Gremmer | Monday, May 20

Most professionals are familiar with the concept of a career map. But with the ups and downs of today’s economy, a conventional map can sometimes serve as little more than wishful thinking.

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National Public Radio Asks If Obama Is Suffering from the 'Second-Term Curse'

By Maria Houser Conzemius | Monday, May 20 | 138 comments

B.A. English lit., College of Arts & Sciences, …

Don't call the scandals plaguing the Obama administration "the second-term curse" as though the president is neither responsible nor accountable for his and his administration's mistakes.

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