AMES, IA (10/12/2017)-- Mary Kirk of Davenport, Iowa, has received the Jewel Porter Scholarship from the Iowa State University Department of Human Development and Family Studies for the 2017-18 academic year. Kirk is studying child, adult, and family services at Iowa State.

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 11, 2017) -The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the summer 2017 semester.  

[MAIN CAMPUS] DAVENPORT, IA (09/22/2017)-- Matthew Berger of Bettendorf, IA, a student in the Associate of Applied Science in Chiropractic Technology (AASCT) program at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 in all studies for the respective term. The highest possible GPA is a 4.00.

Law will increase educational access for adults and bring successful diploma programs to Illinois

ROCKFORD (Sept. 22, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB 2527, amending the Illinois School Code to allow adults without high school degrees to acquire high school diplomas and allow for the creation of quality adult diploma programs.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will encourage high school seniors to file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in a news conference at Saydel High School on Monday (September 25), one week before the opening of a new FAFSA cycle.

Proclamation by Gov. Reynolds among activities highlighting college access program 

 Schools and students around Iowa are celebrating National GEAR UP Week, recognizing the federal program to increase college attainment for students from low-income school districts. Iowa College Aid administers the $22 million grant that serves more than 8,000 students in 12 Iowa districts.

AMES, IA (09/19/2017)-- The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences announces the 2017-18 class of Human Sciences Ambassadors.

As a Human Sciences Ambassadors, the students will represent the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and present a positive, realistic student view of the college to prospective students and parents.

Macy Morrow of Muscatine, IA (52761). Morrow is studying Kinesiology and Health.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (September 13, 2017) - Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world.

CHARLESTON, SC (09/13/2017)-- The Citadel is proud to welcome the Class of 2021. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets, students represents 42 states and six foreign countries.

Joseph Field of Bettendorf, IA (52722) matriculated as part of The Citadel's Class of 2021. The class boasts a record number of women and ethnic minority cadets.

Including opportunities for interaction with zoo animals

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Sept 12, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s two newest educational opportunities for children, Animal Adventure Classes and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales, will begin this week and continue through the fall and winter.

Animal Adventure Classes are designed for children 6-12 years old and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.

Animal Adventure Classes

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