DES MOINES, IOWA (October 2, 2019) — The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently announced that 41 Iowa communities have received low-interest water-quality loans totaling more than $123 million through the State Revolving Fund.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 2, 2019) — Students in culinary education programs at three Iowa high schools will go head-to-head in a “Top Chef” style cooking competition. Davenport Community Schools, Cedar Rapids Community School District, and Mt Pleasant High School will participate for prizes and bragging rights. The event will be held at The Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center on October 17, 6-8PM. The event is open to the public and includes dinner for $20.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2019) — The following Augustana students completed internships across the nation this summer, ranging from working with big corproations to nonprofit organizations

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 2, 2019) — Iowa Public Television’s (IPTV) commitment to early-childhood education continues with the expansion of its Ready for School initiative. Educational specialists will work with educators, parents, child-care providers, and community partners in several Iowa communities to implement STEM and literacy-based activities for children ages 2 through 6 years old.