(Des Moines) Iowans who used innovative pilot programs to recover from lost jobs and qualify to fill existing job openings today told legislators how they did it. The three Iowans used new community college programs aimed at filling current, local job openings. Senate Democrats say the efforts should be expanded and taken statewide. Video and [...]
Local Iowa libraries play key roles in literacy, workforce and economic development, lifelong learning and entertainment. Iowans use their libraries to find jobs, do homework, apply to college, learn about medical treatments, access government information and more. Every day, more than 55,000 Iowans walk through the doors of public libraries in our state. According to Iowa [...]
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Keep Iowa Beautiful is offering up to four $500 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2012. Iowa students enrolling in an Iowa college or university and planning to major in community enhancement or environmental studies are eligible to apply. The application deadline is February 7. For complete details, go to www.keepiowabeautiful.com/byers-environmental-scholarship.cfm
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Senators Tom Courtney, Joni Ernst, and Daryl Beall had the chance to speak with Major General Tim Orr, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, and his guest Major General Kadri Kastrati, commander of the Kosovo Security Force. Major General Orr, Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard, brought good news when he gave his [...]
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Each year children die because drivers fail to obey school bus laws. A bipartisan bill in the Senate aims to keep Iowa kids safer when getting on and off their school bus.
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Iowans in all parts of the state deserve quality, accessible mental health services. That’s why Republican and Democratic legislators are working to develop a statewide system that is regionally administered and locally delivered. Ultimately, we’re aiming for a system of patient-centered, coordinated care that directs the consumer to the appropriate service regardless of whether they [...]
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The World Food Prize is hosting the first annual Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University on April 30. Schools nominate students to participate in the event. Those nominated by their school must submit a research paper addressing a global issue concerning hunger and poverty by April 1. Those selected to be a part of [...]
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