18 Jul 2017

Iowa Private College Week Set for July 31 to August 4

By Andy Baumert

High School Students Already Making College Plans DES MOINES, IA (July 18, 2017) - High school students are deep into summer jobs and activities. Many are also taking important steps toward deciding which college to attend. Several hundred have already signed up for campus tours at Iowa's private, non-profit colleges and universities during the first week of August.

18 Jul 2017

Iowa Tuition Grants at $5,650 for New Academic Year

By Gary Steinke

Important financial aid for students at Iowa's private colleges DES MOINES, IA (July 18, 2017) - Iowa families looking for ways to help pay for their students' college costs will want to learn about a key financial aid program, the Iowa Tuition Grant (ITG). The ITG maximum grant is $5,650 for the upcoming academic year.

18 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds named to NGA Executive Committee

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds was named to the National Governors Association (NGA) Executive Committee Tuesday. She was selected by her fellow governors at the NGA meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, last week.

18 Jul 2017

Health care debate, next steps

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley today made the following comment on the health care debate and next steps to repair the damage done by Obamacare.

18 Jul 2017

UW-MADISON ANNOUNCES SPRING GRADUATES

By Mike Klein

MADISON Wis (July 18, 2017) - More than 7,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison's spring commencement ceremonies, May 11-12, 2017. The ceremony for doctoral and medical professional graduates was May 11 at the Kohl Center,  bachelor’s, master’s and law graduates received their degrees May 12 at Camp Randall.

18 Jul 2017

HHS issues tips for central U.S. residents to protect health during extreme heat

By Dirk Fillpot

Tips to protect health in extreme heat

Following the excessive heat watch issued by the National Weather Service for a large portion of the central United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds local residents about steps they should take to protect their health from the extreme heat.

18 Jul 2017

O'Reilly Auto Parts To Sponsor World Series of Drag Racing

By Cordova International Raceway
Tickets Go on Sale July 20 at Participating O'Reilly Locations
The new agreement teams O'Reilly Auto Parts, one of the nation's largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, with the world's longest continually-running drag racing event. Discounted admission tickets to the 64th annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, will available starting July 20 at participating O'Reilly Auto Parts stores.
 
18 Jul 2017

Scott Community College veteran students to receive scholarship support

By Lysa Hegland

Scott Community College Foundation is excited to share that they received notification today from The American Legion of Iowa Foundation that the college foundation will receive $2,000 again this year in support of veteran student scholarships.  This funding can be used to support two students at $1,000 each or four students at $500 each.

18 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce participation in new nationwide first responder network

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced participation in a new nationwide first responder network at their administration’s weekly press conference Tuesday. Iowa is one of the first states in the country to opt-in to the FirstNet cell network. The network gives priority to police, fire and other emergency workers during a crisis.

18 Jul 2017

Coast Guard updates electronic chart policy

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON --The U.S. Coast Guard announced today an update to its navigation guidance for the use of electronic charts in lieu of paper charts and publications.

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