GUIDING HANDS FOR EARLY LEARNING: Grant to Kirkwood will encourage paraeducators in early childhood settings A new Federal grant is set to encourage better student experiences for younger children in eastern Iowa.

Second consecutive year on the Corridor Business Journal list. Clickstop is honored to be recognized as the area's 5th fastest-growing company by the Corridor Business Journal.

CONSIDER ACRE’S POTENTIAL In today’s volatile world of production agriculture, cash may be king but profitability is the kingdom. Managing price risk today is more demanding and requires producers to make decisions that may seem costly.

                                                                                    Contact:          Phyllis Zalenski, Family Resource Management Specialist                         Iowa State University Extension                         (319) 462-2791   Investing Information on the Internet:  Who Do You Trust? Wondering where to go for reliable information about investing?  In today’s Internet wired world, there are numerous Web sites with the words investing, money, or finances in their titles, but how do you know which ones are reliable? A study conducted by Consumer Reports’ Webwatch showed that viewers are more apt to evaluate a Web site on its visual appeal, such as color and layout, than on its content.

Training for a New Health Care Information Era: Kirkwood receives major Federal grant, part of regional and nationwide program Kirkwood Community College will soon launch a training program to boost skills and advance careers in health information technology.

Funding the Future – College Costs Did you know? Over a lifetime, the gap in earning potential between individuals with a high school diploma and those with a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) is more than $1 million.

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The Kirkwood Community College Foundation recently received two estate gifts, creating more scholarship opportunities for future students at the college.

AMES, Iowa – Frank Van Steenhuyse and Gail Zea, funeral directors at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home in Vinton, recently attended the 130th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention, held May 11-13, 2010, at the Iowa State Center and Gateway Hotel in Ames, Iowa.

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