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For Iowa Parents

Today's school lunches, childcare with open spots, youth sports this week, and family happenings. All in one place.

Today's School Lunches

Schools Hydra has fresh menus for this week.

All schools
Ames
Meeker Elementary School
  • Turkey Hot Dog
  • Ketchup Packet
  • American Cheese Sandwich
Ames
Ames High School
  • Turkey Hot Dog
  • American Cheese Sandwich
  • Fresh Cauliflower Florets
Iowa City
Lincoln Elementary School
  • Lunch Entrée
  • Cheesy Meatball Sub
  • Crispy Popcorn Chicken Wrap
West Des Moines
Westridge Elementary
  • Breaded Chicken Sandwich
  • Yogurt and Granola with String Cheese
  • Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
West Des Moines
Western Hills Elementary School
  • Breaded Chicken Sandwich
  • Yogurt and Granola with String Cheese
  • Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
West Des Moines
West DES Moines Comm Schools, Valley High School
  • Breaded Chicken Sandwich
  • Yogurt and Granola with String Cheese
  • Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
West Des Moines
Fairmeadows Elementary School
  • Breaded Chicken Sandwich
  • Yogurt and Granola with String Cheese
  • Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
Clive
Crestview School Of Inquiry
  • Breaded Chicken Sandwich
  • Yogurt and Granola with String Cheese
  • Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich

Childcare With Open Spots

Licensed Iowa providers reporting availability.

All childcare
De Soto
100 Acre Woods Child Care Center
10 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Des Moines
2 For U Childcare - West
40 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School
Ankeny
2 For U Childcare-Ankeny
14 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Des Moines
A Beautiful Mind Learning Center
5 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
West Des Moines
A Child's World
5 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Waterloo
A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-W 4th St
15 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Waterloo
A to Z Learning Center & Day Care-Waterloo Univ.
19 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age
Cedar Falls
A to Z Learning Center & Daycare-University Ave
31 open spots
Infant(0-12), Infant(13-23), Toddler(2yo), Preschool(3yo), Preschool(4-5yo), Before&After School, School Age

Youth Sports This Week

Games, tournaments, and camps in the next 14 days.

All sports

Iowa high-school and college schedules post weekly. Your next two weeks will appear here once the week's games are confirmed.

Family Happenings

Local events, school alerts, and volunteer calls.

All bulletins
SCHOOL ALERTS
Free Summer Meals for Iowa Kids: Find a Site Near You
When school is out, free summer meals are available for ALL children and teens 18 and under — no application, no income requirements. Meals are served at schools, churches, parks, libraries, community centers, and other locations across Iowa. Find a site near you: - Call 211 - Text "FOOD" to 304-304 - Visit fns.usda.gov/meals4kids Types of service: Sit-down meals, grab-and-go, drive-through pickup, and home delivery (with parental consent) at some sites. No child should go hungry this summer. Spread the word!
COMMUNITY NOTE
Water Safety: Keeping Iowa Families Safe This Summer
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. Keep your family safe around water this summer. Pool safety: - Never leave children unattended near water — not even for a moment - Designate a "water watcher" at every gathering - Learn CPR — it saves lives - Enroll kids in swim lessons (check your local pool or YMCA) Lake and river safety: - Wear life jackets (Iowa law requires them for children under 13 on boats) - Never swim alone - Don't swim in flooded areas — currents are unpredictable - Avoid alcohol around water Iowa pool and swim lesson info: Check everyiowan.com for your local pool's schedule.