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DMACC names five staff members to new roles

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 …

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Iowa Department of Education announces new grant program to support summer meal program

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 …

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Mercy College, Buena Vista University launch 3+1 nursing program

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 …

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Putting theory into practice

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 …

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Greater Des Moines to host next two National Speech and Debate Tournaments

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 …

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Registration for ag business course for women closes Feb. 1

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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Iowa Workforce Development announces grants for 2024 summer youth internships

Iowa Workforce Development is offering $250,000 to support summer internship programs in high-demand fields for Iowans aged 14 to 24. Eligible entities include nonprofits, educational institutions, employers and community organizations. Priority funding will be given …

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3 new members added to the DMACC Foundation Board

Mary Chapman, Ashlee Vieregger and Todd Wishman have joined the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation board of directors, the community college announced. Chapman joined DMACC in 1990 and held several roles until her retirement …

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Drake University names Jones dean of its law school

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Drake University announced that Roscoe Jones, Jr., will be the 22nd dean of Drake Law School, effective July 1. Before accepting the position, Jones was a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s …

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Liz Cheney to deliver Drake University’s spring Bucksbaum Lecture

Drake University has announced former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney as the featured speaker for its spring Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture. At the moderated discussion, Cheney will share insights from her career, including her roles in …