These people do amazing work with kids

Former Des Moines police officer Dave Murillo suggested a rose for the staff at two special schools in the city. “My second career after leaving the Des Moines Police Department is as the lead security officer for the Des Moines Public Schools,” Murillo wrote. “I nominate for a rose the school staff members at Smouse School as well as Ruby Van Meter School. Each and every day the dedicated, professional and patient staff members at these two institutions work with children who have an array of physical or developmental problems. The love and guidance these staff members provide is absolutely amazing.”

The Des Moines Register editorial board is bestowing a rose each day in December as part of the holiday spirit. Send your rose recommendations to Rox Laird at roxlaird@ dmreg.com.

— Randy Evans, Opinion Editor