The National Lieutenant Governors Association has opened the application period for the annual Lt. Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program. The program awards up to $1,000 to 12 schools across the country to support STEM-related activities for …
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has partnered with the University of Iowa’s new risk management and insurance program, which was launched in fall 2023 by the Henry B. Tippie College of Business’ Vaughan Institute …
Now in its second year, Drake University’s DarlingCorps program, part of the Darling Institute, engages high school recruits in rural development projects. The initiative provides donor-funded scholarships for students to attend Drake and participate in …
Kaity Patchett’s first week as executive director of the Central Iowa region’s Capital Crossroads initiative was “appropriately overwhelming and extremely exciting.”
The 35-year-old said she is meeting key players and taking a deep dive into …
Five employees of Des Moines Area Community College, all of whom have served in different roles at the community college, will start new positions for the spring semester. Jessica Cole has been named associate dean …
A new statewide grant program will soon be available to support increased summer meal sites under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, which is administered by the Iowa Department of Education. The …
Mercy College of Health Sciences and Buena Vista University have announced a partnership to launch a 3+1 nursing program in Storm Lake. In four years, students will earn both a bachelor’s degree from BVU and …
Yen Verhoeven’s decision to pivot from working as a scientist to being a high school science teacher set her on the path to a future working to shift the focus of education from teaching content …
The National Speech and Debate Association, headquartered in Des Moines, will host its 2024 and 2025 national tournaments in the metro area, expecting a $22 million economic impact. With 10,000 annual visitors, the events will …
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County is hosting a workshop series called Annie’s Project, an agricultural business course for women in the industry. Registration is open through Feb. 1, with the first …
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