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$1.1 million raised for Roosevelt innovation, learning center

An Innovation and Learning Center will replace Des Moines Roosevelt High School’s existing library, which was built in 1962. Demolition of the library space will begin this month and construction of the new Innovation and…
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By Degrees Foundation’s asset-building program supports long-term saving for post-secondary education

Engaging students with their options for post-secondary education and the workforce as early as kindergarten has been part of the By Degrees Foundation’s philosophy since its founding in 1990.

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The education nonprofit, formerly …

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Indianola, Simpson College launch committee to enhance community partnerships

Simpson College and the city of Indianola have formed the Indianola-Simpson Town and Gown Committee to find new ways to enhance and expand community partnerships, according to a news release. The committee, led by co-chairs …

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Cybersecurity webinar to feature story of DMPS ransomware attack

Heartland Business Systems is holding a webinar on Dec. 14 where Des Moines Public Schools’ Director of Technology Lisa Irey will talk about the district’s January ransomware attack. Irey will share insights on the technical …

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Adel-based education management company names Connor Harrington as its CEO

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Kuder Inc., an education management company in Adel, appointed Connor Harrington as the organization’s CEO, effective Nov. 14. Harrington is succeeding his father, Phil Harrington, who created and led the company for 27 …

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ISU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences names new dean

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Benjamin Withers, who currently serves as dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University, has been named the next dean of Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. …

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ISU recognized for spurring innovation, talent and economic well-being

Iowa State University received the top Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Award on Tuesday at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities conference. The event honors institutions that are “performing exemplary work to advance the …

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Scott Jean receives Distinguished Alumni Award from ISU’s mathematics department

Scott Jean, president and CEO at EMC Insurance Cos. in Des Moines, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Iowa State’s department of mathematics during a ceremony earlier this month in Ames. The award recognizes distinguished …

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DMACC breaks ground on $9M transportation institute

Des Moines Area Community College broke ground Tuesday on a new, $9 million DMACC Transportation Institute on Des Moines’ north side. The new facility will be named after DMACC alumnus and agribusiness executive Dennis Albaugh, …

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A Closer Look: Wendy Mihm-Herold

Just as she thought her career would be winding down, Wendy Mihm-Herold’s aspiration of working for an organization with statewide reach came true when she became president and CEO of Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates, …

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