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Drake raises $150 million in The Ones campaign’s first year

Drake University announced this week that its capital campaign known as The Ones has raised $150 million toward its $225 million goal in the campaign’s first year. The campaign is scheduled to conclude in October …

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Cultivating civility

In December, local government officials will receive a lesson on civility.


Civility has seemed to be on the decline in recent years, and there is some data to back that up. Whether it be disruptions …

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East High School Alumni Foundation capital campaign raises $4.1M

The East High School Alumni Foundation announced it has raised $4,171,000 for East High facilities and scholarships, exceeding the $4 million capital campaign goal. According to a news release, a new concessions and restroom building …

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U.S. Department of Education awards $13.8M to IVRS

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a division of the Iowa Department of Education, was awarded more than $13.8 million through a competitive grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Education. The grant …

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UNI launches $250M ‘Our Tomorrow’ fundraising campaign

The University of Northern Iowa announced on Oct. 6 the launch of the public phase of its $250 million “Our Tomorrow” fundraising campaign, the largest in the university’s 146-year history. “This ambitious and historic campaign …

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English language learning grant program announced

A  new grant program has been announced that is designed to reduce language barriers in the workforce. According to a news release, the Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program, announced Wednesday, is designed to provide programs …

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Iowa receives $5.9M for new classroom grant programs

The U.S. Department of Education announced awards Thursday totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which will fund state educational agencies’ development of grant programs to provide students with safer and healthier learning environments. …

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Iowa’s ‘brain drain’ among worst in U.S., analysis shows

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa’s trouble with brain drain — the departure of college graduates to other states — is not a new issue, but a recent report illustrates just how poorly Iowa ranks among U.S. states. …

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Full tuition scholarship honors late ISU professor

The family of Neil Harl has provided a gift commitment of $2 million to help establish the endowed Dr. Neil E. Harl Opportunity Scholarship, which will provide support for students who wish to attend the …

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Junior Achievement of Central Iowa receives 5-Star award

Junior Achievement USA has recognized the staff and board of directors of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa with the 5-Star award for the first time in more than 20 years. The recognition is for meeting …