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Making a business ‘a force for good’: Drake University names business college after Larry and Kathi Zimpleman

Drake University has named its College of Business and Public Administration the Larry and Kathleen Zimpleman College of Business after former President, CEO and Chairman of Principal Financial Group Larry Zimpleman and his wife, Kathi, …

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UNI African American Read-In expands statewide

The 17th African American Read-In hosted by the University of Northern Iowa College of Education will be a virtual event on Feb. 16, with more than 3,200 first graders from school districts across Iowa participating.…

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A Closer Look: Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck

Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck was hired in January 2022 to serve as Des Moines Area Community College’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

The role is within President Rob Denson’s office, overseeing DMACC’s districtwide …

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DMACC launches FAFSA completion campaign

Des Moines Area Community College has launched a new campaign to encourage all prospective college and university students to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid. In Central Iowa, only about half of high …

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DMACC hires academic dean of business and IT for Ankeny campus

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Des Moines Area Community College announced that Anne Power has been hired as a new academic dean of business and information technology at the college’s Ankeny campus. Power comes to DMACC from Wayne …

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Iowa Department of Education seeks local sponsors for summer food program

The Iowa Department of Education announced today it is looking for local sponsors to serve as sites where low-income children can receive nutritious meals or snacks during the summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer …

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Livestream available for Iowa’s first George Washington Carver Day celebration

Iowa State University is holding a celebration of Iowa’s first George Washington Carver Day on Wednesday. Gov. Kim Reynolds approved a bill last year designating Feb. 1 as George Washington Carver Day in Iowa. The …

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UNI hires new graduate college dean

The University of Northern Iowa has named Stephanie Huffman as its associate vice president of strategic initiatives and dean of the graduate college. She will begin her position July 1. “Following a national search, we …

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Three new members join DMACC Foundation board

Three new members have been added to the DMACC Foundation board of directors: Abby Howie, senior loan officer at Availa Bank; Kashaan Merchant, managing director of Merchant Investments Inc.; and Steve Van Oort, District 3 …

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Health Careers apprenticeship program accepting applications for 2nd round of funding

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday during her Condition of the State address a new $15 million round of funding available through the Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program. The program began in 2022, providing grants to …