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22 students qualify for initial ISU 4U Promise cohort

The first cohort of Des Moines students who are part of an innovative tuition guarantee program for low-income students are beginning to enroll for the fall 2018 semester at Iowa State University. Denisse San Elias …

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A Closer Look: Dan Ryan

Dan Ryan was named president of Dowling Catholic High School effective July 1, succeeding Jerry Deegan on his retirement. Ryan and his wife began their careers as public school teachers in Colorado, but chose to …

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Weld to take National Science Foundation post for a year

Jeff Weld, executive director of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, has accepted a one-year role with the National Science Foundation and the University of Northern Iowa. Weld will be senior policy adviser and assistant …

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William Penn opens new metro location in Johnston

William Penn University opened its new Greater Des Moines location today in Johnston. The new location at Johnston Station, 5525 Merle Hay Road, replaces the Clive campus, which closed at year-end. Officials said the new …

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Drake, Grinnell ranked among top college values by Kiplinger’s

Drake University has been ranked among the nation’s top 50 values in private higher education by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The organization placed Drake at No. 42 on its list of the 100 best values in …

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Trends to Watch in 2018

Prepare for change or be an agent of change this year.

That’s the overwhelming theme from 13 leaders in the Greater Des Moines business community about trends coming up in 2018. The Business Record asked …

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Science camp offers full-ride scholarships

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday that two Iowa high school seniors will win full scholarships to the National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia from June 27 to July 21. The students will exchange ideas …

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Lessons from the past year

As 2017 nears its close, the Business Record asked you, our readers, to tell share what lessons you learned in the last 12 months that others in the business community could benefit from hearing. 

And …

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Report calls for biotech development center, increased capital

The state needs to establish an Iowa Bioscience Development Center as one piece of a four-part strategy for advancing its growth in the biosciences sector, according to a new consultants’ report released Tuesday by Gov. …

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Challenging unconscious bias in the workplace

Renee Hardman recalls once after speaking at a conference, a participant approached her with a compliment that went something like this: “For a black woman, you sure did a nice job speaking.” 

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