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Nominations open for STEM Teacher Awards

The Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Council, in partnership with Kemin Industries, will be accepting nominations through Oct. 14. The award recognizes one full-time, licensed K-12 teacher from each of the six …
By BPC Staff | Aug 29, 2016
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Study: Millions of top students under-challenged

Millions of U.S. students are being under-challenged by an educational system that overemphasizes age-based curriculum, according to a new research study from Duke University. The researchers contend that tens of billions of dollars in education…
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 29, 2016
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Junior Achievement names interim president

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa has appointed Jim Hagenbucher as interim president, the organization announced. Hagenbucher, a consultant, has proven leadership experience working for Nationwide and previously served as the JA of Central Iowa board …
By BPC Staff | Aug 26, 2016
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A Closer Look: Cade Lambert

Cade Lambert began as superintendent of Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale on July 1, after being selected by the school’s board in a national search. A Kansas native, Lambert developed a strong work ethic …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 26, 2016
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Leaders offer ideas to stem brain drain

We all talk about how to keep graduates of Iowa’s colleges and universities in the state. There are all kinds of internships, incubators, accelerators, mentorships, signing bonuses, added perks, and flexible hours.

Some universities take…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 25, 2016
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Leaders offer ideas to stem brain drain

We all talk about how to keep graduates of Iowa’s colleges and universities in the state. There are all kinds of internships, incubators, accelerators, mentorships, signing bonuses, added perks, and flexible hours.

Some universities take…
By PERRY BEEMAN | Aug 25, 2016
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Regents announce UNI president search committee

The Iowa Board of Regents today announced the members of the committee that will identify finalists for the next president of the University of Northern Iowa. The committee, which will work in conjunction with AGB …
By BPC Staff | Aug 24, 2016
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ISU again sees record enrollment

Total fall enrollment at Iowa State University could exceed 36,500 students, marking an eighth consecutive year for record enrollment and 10 years of year-over-year growth. Official enrollment figures will be released in early September. Additionally, …
By BPC Staff | Aug 19, 2016
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Home Base Iowa gains momentum

Jason Kemp knows firsthand how difficult it can be for a veteran to find a job in the civilian workforce. 

After retiring from the Air Force in 2012 and returning to his home state of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Aug 19, 2016
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A Closer Look: Nick Valdez

Nick Valdez has doused fires and helped with the master planning of a historic neighborhood. These days, he is busy preparing to help Drake University shepherd a development project along University Avenue. To say his …
By KENT DARR | Aug 12, 2016