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Community colleges not surprised by enrollment drop

Fewer students are attending Iowa community colleges, according to statewide and local statistics, but college officials say they are not surprised.

Iowa community college enrollment dropped 0.5 percent in 2011, the first decline in 13 …

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Orchard Place, IPTV to host giving and ethics seminar

Orchard Place and The Iowa Public Television Foundation will host a seminar titled “Planned Giving and Ethics” on Oct. 17.

The half-day seminar is geared toward attorneys, accountants, financial and other professional advisers. To register …

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Vatterott to hold open house

Vatterott College in Des Moines will hold a trades program open house to showcase the campus and its technical programs.

The open house will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 13 at 7000 …

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DMACC president says enrollment drop reflects better economy

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) President Rob Denson knows that a decrease in enrollment isn’t necessarily good press. But the reason for the decrease, he says, is positive.

Historically, when the economy slumps, community …

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DMACC fall enrollment down for first time in more than a decade

Fall enrollment numbers at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) are down 6.84 percent from last year, college officials said today.

A spokesperson attributed the dip to more potential students finding jobs thanks to a …

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VIDEO: Terry Tate, Office Linebacker

We’re just four days away from our next Power Breakfast, titled “Humor in the Workplace.” We thought we’d prep for the event the way any office should – watching YouTube videos.

Over the coming days,…
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Power Breakfast Preview: Humor in the Workplace

What do companies that put a premium on good humor have in common? They tend to be successful, according to Fortune 500 criteria.

Researchers say workplace humor can increase employees’ creativity and morale, can cut …

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Help someone dress for success in Des Moines

Dress for Success Des Moines is sponsoring a fundraiser called One Night, One Mission on Oct. 11.

Almost 30 hostesses in Greater Des Moines will participate in simultaneous soirees at their homes or select venues, …

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VIDEO: Office Space – TPS Reports

We’re just five days away from our next Power Breakfast, titled “Humor in the Workplace.” We thought we’d prep for the event the way any office should – watching YouTube videos.

Over the coming days,…
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VIDEO: Ultimate cubicle prank

We’re just six days away from our next Power Breakfast, titled “Humor in the Workplace.” We thought we’d prep for the event the way any office should – watching YouTube videos.

Over the coming days,…