h digitalfootprint web 728x90

Education

DSC 6869

Kerry Studer: In command


Kerry Studer’s mind was probably on the holidays, not an overseas deployment, when he received a telephone call in late December 2009.

The colonel on the other end of the line had an “opportunity” for …

DSC 6869

Apply now for entrepreneur scholarships

Apply now for entrepreneur scholarships An application for scholarships from the National Federation of Independent Business’ Young Entrepreneur Foundation is available online until Dec. 15. Since 2003, the organization has awarded 2,095 scholarships totaling $2,382,000…
DSC 6869

Expert to talk personal financial responsibility

On Nov. 3, Thomas Coates, executive director and co-founder of Consumer Credit of Des Moines, will talk about personal financial responsibility at Drake University.

The free event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Sheslow …

DSC 6869

Inside the brain of a leader

Purpose of the study:  
We wanted to take a look at the personality traits and behavior of leaders in our community, and compare them across both age and gender, in order to better understand …

DSC 6869

Power Breakfast scheduled for next week

Power Breakfast scheduled for next week The Business Record will host a Power Breakfast with presenting sponsor Merit Resources Inc. from 7 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday. The topic will be what makes a leader…
DSC 6869

Scholarships established for domestic violence survivors

Scholarships established for domestic violence survivors The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence will award $1,000 scholarships to 25 domestic violence survivors across Iowa through the Alice Barton Scholarship Program, the organization announced. The program, which…
DSC 6869

Thursday town hall meeting will look at future of Iowa’s education system

On Thursday, Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass will discuss the blueprint from Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds for transforming Iowa’s education system at a town hall meeting.

The meeting, put …

DSC 6869

Des Moines public school district adds jet to its fleet

This Thursday the Des Moines public schools’ aviation engineering technology program, which is part of the Career & Technical Institute at Central Campus, will receive a Learjet Model 35.

The FAA-certified program is one of …

DSC 6869

Online program teaches Drake students about debt

Drake University and the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (Iowa College Aid) have partnered to help students with loan-debt management. Through Iowa College Aid, students will use Buttonwood, a free online personal finance platform.

Drake …

DSC 6869

United Way plans education conference

United Way of Central Iowa will have a half-day education conference Nov. 1 at the FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway in Ankeny. The conference, Education Works! Strategies Linking Adult Literacy with Workforce …