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Iowa Department of Education awarded $43 million federal grant

The Iowa Department of Education announced last week that Iowa has secured over $43 million in federal funding through a five-year competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support high-quality public charter schools …

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UPDATE: State revokes Ian Roberts’ superintendent’s license

The Des Moines school board is expected to vote later today to place Ian Roberts on unpaid leave after receiving notification that the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked Roberts’ superintendent’s license.

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UPDATE: Des Moines schools superintendent arrested by ICE

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 6:51 p.m. Sept. 26, 2025 with new information.

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Friday morning after a chase …

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Iowa State University to host Healthcare Management Summit

The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business, in partnership with the the Iowa chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, will host a Health care Management Summit Nov. 12 from 4:30-8 p.m. The …

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Iowa sees gains in students with workplace learning experiences

The Iowa Department of Education recently released new data showing that 45% of Iowa high school seniors in the class of 2025 participated in at least one work-based learning experience. This is an increase of …

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UNI hybrid accounting program reports growth two years after launch

The University of Northern Iowa’s hybrid accounting program has reported significant growth, climbing from seven to 60 students since its launch in 2023. The program aims to blend the flexibility of online business and elective …

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Simpson College announces Pfeiffer Dining/Great Hall renovation

The Simpson College Board of Trustees announced it has approved renovations of Pfeiffer Dining Hall and the adjacently Great Hall. The combined $10 million project is set to begin in November and be completed in …

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Drake University’s Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business headliner announced

Drake University, in partnership with Iowa Public Radio, announced that Kai Ryssdal will be featured speaker for the annual Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Knapp Center, 2601 Forest Ave. …

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Knoxville Aviation launches flight training scholarship

Knoxville Aviation has announced the launch of its 2025 Flight Scholarship, offering $5,000 to help a student complete their Private Pilot License. The scholarship is open to applicants aged 16–21. Other eligibility requirements are that …

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Iowa College Foundation names new president-elect

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The Iowa College Foundation has announced the appointment of Tara K. Connolly as president-elect. Connolly will work closely with current president Ed Finn to ensure a smooth leadership transition and continue supporting …