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Registration still open for financial literacy scholarships

Iowa high school seniors still have time to register for a scholarship that gives them a chance to receive $2,000 for college while learning important financial literacy skills. In addition, each recipient’s high school will…
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Van Meter Inc. recognized on Training Top 125 list

Cedar Rapids-based electrical and mechanical supplier Van Meter Inc. has been named to Training magazine’s “Training Top 125” list. The international ranking is conducted annually to assess and recognize excellence in employer-sponsored training and development …

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$1.9 million raised to fund summer reading pilot study

Funds have been raised to move forward with a summer reading pilot study dedicated to assisting school districts in helping young students who struggle to read. The governor’s office said today that more than $1.3 …

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Don’t forget to claim college expenses

As many as one-third of families with college expenses are leaving money on the table by not claiming available education tax credits, according the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. As families and college students prepare …

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Hawkeye Lunch & Learn series returns

The Hawkeye Lunch & Learn lecture series returns this semester with monthly lectures over the noon hour in the University of Iowa’s John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in downtown Des Moines. The spring lecture …

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Reaching Higher Iowa announces board members

Reaching Higher Iowa, a nonprofit committed to improving the effectiveness of the state’s educational system to provide opportunities for every child and family, has announced its board of directors. The directors consist of business and…
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Event Feb. 26: Discover creative technologies at DMACC

High school students interested in exploring future career opportunities are invited to attend Discover Creative Technologies Day at Des Moines Area Community College. The event will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Friday,…
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EVENT PREVIEW: Feb. 17 Power breakfast

Iowa has long had a reputation of leading the nation in public education. Yet in the midst of a hotly contested school funding debate in the Legislature, Iowa was just given a C grade and …

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Event April 14: Bucksbaum lecture — Bill Nye the Science Guy

Bill Nye, renowned science educator, inventor and host of “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” will deliver the 36th installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at Drake University. “An Evening with Bill Nye the …

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Event March 2: Heartland AEA Education Career Fair

Heartland Area Education Agency is hosting a free education career fair on March 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. at its main office in Johnston. Teachers and other education professionals can meet with representatives from …