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3 ISU researchers honored with Presidential Early Career Award

Three Iowa State University researchers were among nearly 400 U.S. scientists and engineers who received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) on Jan. 14 for their high-impact contributions to STEM fields. …

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Des Moines University expands enrollment partnership with Drake

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) and Drake University have expanded their partnership to offer more students in the Des Moines metro access to medical and health sciences education. This partnership is effective …

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State announces $3.4 million in grants for new education apprenticeships

Iowa Workforce Development and Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday the second round of grants from the Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) Program. The $3.4 million in grants will support 11 K-12 schools in developing …

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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announces loan repayment program for rural veterinarians

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has established the Rural Veterinarian Loan Repayment Incentive Program to help attract and retain rural veterinarians. The program will award four people who practice, or will practice, veterinary medicine …

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Great Oaks High School and Career Center awarded $1.5 million grant

Great Oaks High School and Career Center, a Des Moines charter school operated by Oakmont Education for students who previously dropped out of high school, announced it has been awarded a $1.5 million Department of …

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UNI Family Business Center to host virtual succession planning panel

The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center is hosting a virtual panel on Jan. 23 with the Nelson family, multigenerational owners Kemin Industries about their experience planning for seven generations of leadership at the …

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Drake University introduces sports media and communication major

Drake University has announced a new sports media and communication major beginning in fall 2025. A press release said the coursework for the new major will introduce students to sports principles, publicity and promotions, in …

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State announces grant program to supplement teacher pay linked to student performance

The Iowa Department of Education is allocating $8.5 million in federal funding for a competitive grant program to supplement the pay of public school teachers “who accelerate student learning beyond one year’s growth.” According to …

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DMACC selected for national AI consortium, plans AI degree programs

Des Moines Area Community College announced Monday it has joined the National Applied AI Consortium’s (NAAIC) mentorship program, which provides training and guidance for community colleges and companies on the development and growth of AI …

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DMU names Levy as director of global health

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Keyah Levy has been named the new director of global health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the university announced this week. Levy previously served as vice president for diversity, equity …