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University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld to retire

KCCI-TV: University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has informed the Board of Regents of his intention to retire as president, the university said Thursday. The university said Harreld will remain in his position until the board …

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Group of Black firefighters launches DMACC scholarship fund for African-American DMPS graduates

      With DMACC President Rob Denson, far left, and Des Moines firefighter Mike Williams, third from left, members of Igniting Futures and other supporters gather with students receiving scholarships to celebrate the launch…
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ISU names new vice president of research

Iowa State University announced Thursday that Peter K. Dorhout has been named vice president of research. Dorhout currently serves as the vice president of research at Kansas State University, where he also is a professor of chemistry. He …

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Sneak peek: 9 ideas from this year’s 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes speakers

The Business Record’s 2020 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event features prominent leaders from around the state and will be held virtually. The nine leaders will share 10 of their best programs and initiatives – …

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Iowa Department of Education selected for federal apprenticeship program

The Iowa Department of Education on Wednesday announced it has received U.S. Department of Labor recognition to oversee development of a new career pathway program designed to help more Iowans gain the skills and knowledge needed for …

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Backers pledge $1.65M in push to save Iowa sports programs

Associated Press: Supporters lobbying to reinstate four recently eliminated University of Iowa sports programs say they have obtained $1.65 million and counting in pledges if the school decides to keep them going. Save Iowa Sports, a …

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More than 6,000 Iowa students now part of GEAR UP program

Iowa College Aid provided an update on progress of its GEAR UP Iowa program as part of the national GEAR UP Week being celebrated Sept. 21-25. The program, which begins with students in seventh grade and assists …

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DSM Tutor Connection upgraded with additional resources

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Tutor Connection has created additional resources for tutors, parents and guardians to make better use of the platform, including additional filtering options and helpful tip sheets. Tutor searches can now be …

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U.S. News and World Report releases annual national university rankings

The University of Iowa is ranked at No. 88 in the top 100 best national universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Iowa City university sits in a nine-way tie for the slot, which …

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$120,000 invested to help parents during return-to-learn

The Disaster Recovery Fund, created in recent months as part of the Greater Des Moines area’s Disaster Response Plan, has invested $120,000 to help families facing uncertainty as their children return to school this fall. …

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