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Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to Grand View

Wells Fargo & Co. has donated $100,000 to support Grand View University’s Financial Empowerment Plan (FEP), the university announced today.

 

The program is designed to help students and families plan and finance an entire …

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Rosenbloom named ISU economics chairman

Joshua Rosenbloom, a professor of economics at the University of Kansas, has been named chairman of the economics department at Iowa State University, beginning Aug. 1. He succeeds John Schroeter, who has served as interim chairman since …

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Bergman Academy to break ground for expansion

Bergman Academy announced it will break ground on June 3 for a new classroom wing that will be the first of a three-phase expansion project. The new classroom wing will house two state-of-the-art science labs …

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Branstad to sign online education reciprocity bill

Gov. Terry Branstad will formally sign a bill supporting online education and student consumer protection on Friday. The bill, SF 501, allows the state to register with the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements …

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The Photo Issue: Seeking nominations

 

Do you know a business leader who has an interesting talent, hobby or skill?

 

We’re searching for the business leaders to feature photographically in the 2015 Photo Issue edition of the Business Record, …

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Iowa Creativity Summit to be held May 28

Will the workplace of the future feature unlimited vacation, free beer and the opportunity to bring your young children in with you? The Iowa Creativity Summit on May 28 at Drake University will feature Nancy …

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Grinnell College launches Summerfest on June 6

Grinnell College’s Summerfest will be a free daylong celebration of learning, discovery and entertainment for curious minds of all ages. The inaugural event starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, with activities scheduled through 10 …

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Drake mourns passing of former president

Michael Ferrari, who served as president of Drake University from 1985 to 1998, died Friday at the age of 75. Known to his friends and colleagues as Mick, Ferrari was a visionary leader who led …

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Congresswoman Gabbard cancels Des Moines speech

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has canceled her scheduled appearance at the New Leaders Council’s leadership institute graduation ceremony Sunday at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. Organizers are searching for a replacement speaker.…

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Drake launches Executive Education Center to improve leadership training

Responding to a recognized need for enhanced leadership training for mid-level professionals, Drake University has established the Drake Executive Education Center which will offer a new flagship leadership readiness series titled “Building Leaders from the …