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ISU to offer conservation camp courses in Montana

A Montana ranch donated by an Iowa State University alumnus will be the home of a new conservation education camp for the university. The new Rod and Connie French Conservation Education Camp, nestled in the …

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Salary survey: Palmer Group has a question for you

Palmer Group, as part of its annual Central Iowa Salary Guide, would like local hiring authorities to answer this one question: What percentage of salary increase are you planning for 2017? Take the survey here. Click “finish” …

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ISU, DOE offer new tool for manufacturers

Researchers at Iowa State University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have a new tool to adjust materials procession in a range of commercial enterprises.  


ISU bought the Gleeble 3800 thermomechanical system,…
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Drake president Marty Martin reflects on first year, looks ahead

The Business Record met recently with Drake University President Marty Martin to get his thoughts on his first year as president and an update on some of the newest education and economic development initiatives moving …

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U of I starts at former AIB campus

Becoming a Hawkeye no longer requires moving to Iowa City. With little fanfare, the University of Iowa this fall began offering four inaugural undergraduate degree programs at its new Iowa Center for Higher Education in Des …

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Iowa’s ‘trades’ mission

When Igor Dobrosavljevic was exploring growth options for his Des Moines computer consulting firm, he chose an option that’s still a rarity in his industry — hiring and training a paid apprentice. 

“We were looking …

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ISU event to premiere Vermeer, StartUp Factory spaces

Iowa State University StartUp Factory and Vermeer Corp. will host the “Vermeer Applied Technology Hub Premiere: A Collaborative Technology Showcase” on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vermeer Applied Technology Hub …

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Regents to review travel, equipment policies after questions at ISU

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Board of Regents has begun a review of the policies for use of equipment and travel at Iowa’s three public universities following concerns raised about the use of aircraft by the …

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World Bank president to speak at ISU

The Iowa State University College of Business will host the World Bank president, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, as the featured speaker Oct. 13 for the college’s CEO Speaker Series. His lecture, “From Muscatine to the …

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Grand View University to debut Global Vision Week

Grand View University next week will host Global Vision Week, featuring speakers and events aimed at broadening community understanding of different belief systems and perspectives. Among the featured speakers are Eboo Patel, humanities scholar and …