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Proposal would transfer broadcast licenses from universities to Iowa Public Radio

Iowa Public Radio: Under a proposal going before the Board of Regents, Iowa Public Radio would take ownership of the network’s broadcast licenses, which are currently held by the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and …

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Some Des Moines metro school districts can only fill half of absences

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines metro school districts are facing record high teacher and staff absences — and on some days, they’re only able to get 50% of those vacancies filled by substitutes, according to data …

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Introducing: The Drake Business Clinic

Drake University is busy taking its entrepreneurial education program to the next level, under the leadership of a serial entrepreneur and change-maker, Bill Adamowski.

Adamowski was recruited to Drake in early 2020 — shortly before the…
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: A top researcher says it’s time to rethink our entire approach to preschool

A researcher at Vanderbilt University who has been studying early childhood education for decades recently made some discoveries that have caused her to question everything she thought she knew, as this story by NPR details. The study, …

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Bank Iowa seeks applicants for Spirit of Chandy Scholarships

For the ninth year, Bank Iowa is offering graduating high school seniors in the Des Moines area an opportunity to apply for the Spirit of Chandy Scholarship. Bank Iowa annually awards up to 20 $500 …

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Iowa Hospital Association offering health care, EMT scholarships

The Iowa Hospital Association is now accepting applications for health care education scholarships provided by the association through its subsidiary, the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation. IHA will award 60 health care scholarships of …

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Youth Policy Institute of Iowa, DMACC partner in youth financial literacy program

A new partnership between Youth Policy Institute of Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College will mean greater financial success for many Iowa youths who have been in foster care, the organizations announced. YPII is the lead …

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What is ahead for STEM education in 2022?

As every job increasingly touches technology and other STEM areas, business and education leaders say 2022 will be all about continuing the mission to create more access and opportunity to education in STEM subjects: science, …

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Drake receives $1M grant from Noble Foundation to enhance business school programs

The College of Business and Public Administration at Drake University announced Wednesday that it has been awarded a four-year, $1 million grant from the David J. Noble Foundation to ensure that the Noble Center at …

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DMACC to launch new emergency responder program this fall

Des Moines Area Community College announced it has created a new career path that combines paramedic training with a concentration in fire science. The new program, the Emergency Response AAS degree, aims to prepare a more well-rounded …