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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Such an honor to be featured in the new postgraduate prospectus for Falmouth University. Completing my photography MA at Falmouth was an outstanding experience. While it was an online program, the engagement with instructors and peers was every bit as meaningful as if we were all in the same room.

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

An exciting morning in the UK, donning the cap and gown to attend the graduation ceremony for my MA in photography from Falmouth University. #photography

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Recently took a memorable trip to Japan, documenting the travels of a group of students from Des Moines to Kofu, an exchange program underway for more than 40 years between the two Sister Cities. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXdpc

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Spent the better part of the holiday weekend shooting and editing photographs from six of the nine Spring commencement ceremonies at Des Moines Public Schools. Always fun, rewarding and exhausting. And this year bittersweet … with 35 days until retirement, my last cap-and-gown snaps. #photography

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Postcards have been sent so this is real: showing my Bottom of the Driftless work in the bottom of the Driftless this summer. If you're in eastern Iowa in July or August, stop by for a look or, better yet, say hello at the opening reception on the evening of Friday, July 10. #photography

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Thousands in Des Moines joined millions across America for No Kings!

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Des Moines Public Schools @dmschools.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Each year our communications team captures a wide range of events and activities across DMPS. From graduations to first days of school to athletics and arts and so much more, they shared 7,618 images this year. Enjoy more than 300 of our favorite moments from 2025: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCF8zV

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Des Moines Public Schools @dmschools.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The Nov. 4 bond has been approved by voters! Over the next five years, Des Moines Public Schools will implement the Reimagining Education plan and provide the best educational choices to students. Discover what Reimagining Education looks like for your school. reimagine.dmschools.org/what-is-the-...

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Des Moines Public Schools @dmschools.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

A beautiful morning at Water Works Park: yesterday's DMPS Foundation OneRun set records, with more than 2,600 participants and raising over $51,000. Thank you, Des Moines, for supporting your public schools! See more at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCxPfw

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Des Moines Public Schools @dmschools.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Opening night of the 2025 high school football season featured two DMPS vs DMPS matchups: East hosted North and Roosevelt hosted Lincoln. At Mediacom Stadium, the Rails topped the Riders 28-16 while at Williams Stadium the Scarlets beat the Polar Bears 10-2. See more: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsp3J

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Back on the school beat: a few snaps leading up to the start of classes today in Des Moines. This year’s first day of school is somewhat bittersweet as it is my last … after 20 years with DMPS - a term as Board member and what will be 16+ years as communications director - I plan to retire in June.

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Des Moines Public Schools @dmschools.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Our communications team is sharing their talent beyond DMPS! Photographer Jon Lemons curated an exhibit at the Polk County Heritage Gallery featuring several Iowa photographers — including Communications Director @philroeder.bsky.social. The exhibit opens this Thursday and runs through August 10.

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Several thousand people in Des Moines, Iowa joined millions across the country to protest the rise of authoritarianism in the United States. #NoKings www.flickr.com/gp/tabor-roe...

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No Kings Rally in Des Moines

Explore this photo album by Phil Roeder on Flickr!

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Special delivery from the U.S. Postal Service today: a copy of their 2024 Stamp Yearbook, which includes my photo of a Ferris wheel at the Iowa State Fair, part of their commemorative stamp set called Carnival Nights

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Des Moines Public Schools @dmschools.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Something for your Winter break viewing enjoyment. Each year our communications team captures a range of events and activities at DMPS. In 2024, they shared over 6,700 images to our Flickr page which were viewed more than 3 million times. See our year-in-review album. www.flickr.com/photos/dmps/...

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2024: The Year in Photos at DMPS

Each year the communications staff captures a wide range of events and activities across Des Moines Public Schools. From graduations to first days of school to athletics and the arts and so much more,...

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Phil Roeder @philroeder.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A first Bluesky post: some my favorite snaps from a project in my graduate work focused on art education at the elementary and secondary grade levels. The words of a 5th grade student provide the title for this project: "You can't really make mistakes in art." #photography

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