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Iowa Safe Schools’ survey finds less than half of LGBTQ youth plan to stay in Iowa after high school

A recent report from the nonprofit Iowa Safe Schools indicates a feeling of a lack of belonging in Iowa for LGBTQ youth, which could lead to workforce issues in the future.

Iowa Safe Schools’ Student …

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Mercy College of Health Sciences launching new nursing degree

Des Moines-based Mercy College of Health Sciences is starting a new Master of Science in Nursing – Education degree in the fall. As the demand for skilled, compassionate nurses continues to rise, so does the …

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Des Moines hosts hundreds for Academic Decathlon National Finals

For the first time in 35 years, the U.S. Academic Decathlon National Finals will be in Des Moines. The competition will run from May 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center. Catch Des Moines has announced …

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Drake opens new Johansen Student Center

The original fireplace and sitting room in Morehouse Hall have been revitalized into a student lounge now called the Ruan Living Room. Photo courtesy Drake University

Drake University has opened its new Johansen Student Center, …

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Koehn Foundation donates $800,000 to Des Moines school district

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A donation of over $800,000 from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will be used to expand the Des Moines school district’s Montessori education program to Jackson Elementary School on the …

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DMACC’s Carolyn Farlow recognized

At a April 14 meeting of the Des Moines Area Community College board of directors, President Rob Denson and board chair Joe Pugel honored retiring board secretary Carolyn Farlow celebrating her 20 years of service …

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Des Moines Prep, iJAG announce partnership

A building at 106 E. Locust St. in Des Moines is being remodeled so it can be used for a high school. Des Moines Prep, a new charter high school, is expected to open on…
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Simpson names Handley acting president

Simpson College board of trustees chair Terry Handley has been named the college’s acting president after the unexpected death of President Jay Byers on April 17.

Handley, a 2009 Simpson alumnus, joined the college’s board …

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Iowa Farm Bureau awards 106 scholarships to current and future college students

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had …

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Jay Byers remembered for his kindness, passion for Simpson, Greater Des Moines

Jay Byers is being remembered as a man who helped shape Des Moines’ future through his innovation and who was the special ingredient in the “secret sauce” that he often said made the Des Moines …