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Finding their synergy

An innovative co-working/incubator space for Greater Des Moines nonprofits that launched less than a year ago has attracted eight resident organizations, and recently gained its first investor — Delta Dental of Iowa. 

The Telligen Community …

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DMACC renames former Maytag campus in Newton

Des Moines Area Community College announced today that it has renamed the former Newton Maytag Campus as Legacy Plaza to rededicate and market the campus owned by the community college to prospective businesses from across …

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New York Times digital editor to address inaugural Greenlee summit

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University will host a regional summit on April 6 in Ames. The inaugural daylong event was developed for professionals in journalism, public relations and advertising …

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Weather postpones W.D.M. chamber cybersecurity event

Monday night’s impending ice forecast prompted the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to reschedule its cybersecurity event from Tuesday morning to Tuesday, April 24. The event will still be held at the Des Moines …

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House committee moves Future Ready Iowa bill

A House committee approved legislation aimed at expanding the Future Ready Iowa program, one of Gov. Kim Reynold’s top workforce development initiatives, the Des Moines Register reported. House Study Bill 602 creates a volunteer mentoring program, …

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Tuition debate will wait due to ‘considerable uncertainty’

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Iowa Board of Regents will not discuss tuition rates for the next school year later this month — as originally planned — due to “considerable uncertainty” around state support, including looming cuts …

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Bridging the gap between campus and workplace

An emerging nonprofit program is giving Iowa State University graphic design and communication students experience with real-world projects for Central Iowa employers, while also providing organizations with a reservoir of fresh ideas and a pool …

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Should I stay or should I go?

One of the biggest career decisions that college students make typically comes along later than their choice of which institution or which major and profession: Should they stay in Iowa for their first professional position?…

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NOTEBOOK: A few nuggets from Iowa’s Condition of Education Report

For the sixth consecutive year, total enrollment has increased in Iowa’s public schools, following a 17-year decline, according to the recently released Annual Condition of Education Report by the Iowa Department of Education. There were …

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Nelnet, Great Lakes complete $150 million deal

Nelnet announced this week it has completed the acquisition of Madison, Wis.-based Great Lakes Educational Loan Services Inc., making Nelnet the nation’s largest student loan servicer, Silicon Prairie News reported. Nelnet said it paid $150 million to …