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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 …

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ISU plans construction on $200M entertainment district after 2022 football season

Des Moines Register: Plans for a proposed entertainment district between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum in Ames have changed, new images released today show. The $200 million development called “CYTown” would sit on a 3-acre …

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Gossett joins DMACC board

The Des Moines Area Community College board of trustees has unanimously approved Jim Gossett, CEO for the Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative, as its newest board member. He was sworn in at the board’s September meeting. Gossett …

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U.S. Department of Education names five Iowa schools National Blue Ribbon Schools

Five Iowa schools will be recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022 by the U.S. Department of Education. The schools receiving the recognition are Mount Ayr Elementary, Prairie Trail Elementary in the Ankeny Community School District, …