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Prepare to File Your Application for College Financial Aid
By ROB DENSONIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation Board MemberFamilies who will have students in college for the 2024-2025 school year should prepare to take the first step in the financial aid process now.The newly revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, for 2024-2025 has been delayed but will be released by December 31. Students and their parents should fill it out as soon as possible to ensure the best consideration for available college funding, which may be limited.
CLARKE UNIVERSITY FALL DEAN'S LIST
Clarke University is proud to announce that 188 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours. Please join us in congratulating these students on their hard work!Please join
University of Sioux Falls Names Aubrey Gates to Dean’s List
Aubrey Gates of La Porte City, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Majoring in Exercise Science, Gates was among the 600 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale for qualification.
THE NATURE OF THINGS Winter 2023-2024
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Phippen among Iowa Students to Receive $1,000 for College Via Scholarship
Forty-five Iowa high school and college students will each be receiving $1,000 for college as part of the ISL Education Lending Scholarship.The winners were chosen from among more than 12,000 registrations from parents, high school students and college students during the fall registration period. While registering, the parents and students were able to view and interact with relevant financial literacy tips to learn more about paying for college.
Iowa Pork wins Best NIL Deal of 2023 Award for “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” cam
The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative with Iowa State football players was named the Best NIL Deal of 2023 by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal (SBJ), a prominent and widely respected national weekly trade magazine.Iowa Pork partnered with Iowa State Cyclones Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore, Tommy Hamann and Caleb Bacon to create the “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion. McPHERSON COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FALL 2023 HONOR ROLL, HONORABLE MENTION
McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2023 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention.From Vinton, Rebecca Steffen was named to the Honor Roll. Students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the last term to qualify for the honor roll.
Iowa community colleges report increases in fall enrollment
New data released by the Iowa Department of Education shows overall growth in fall enrollment trends at Iowa’s 15 community colleges this year.Preliminary data analysis for 2023 indicates total fall enrollment at Iowa community colleges increased by 3,111 students from last year. This represents a 3.8 percent climb in the total number of students enrolled this fall at 85,362 compared to 82,251 in 2022 and is the second consecutive year with a continuous increase in community college enrollment.
Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Poinsettia
Poinsettias require special care to reach their full potentialOne of the best parts of the holiday season is adding colorful seasonal plants to the home. That includes the poinsettia. However, poinsettias do require special care to reach their full potential. Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tips and tricks to keeping your poinsettia healthy and beautiful through the new year. The Open Book: The Rainbow Connection
My love of the Muppets began at an early age. I remember waiting with anticipation for Kermit to come running out in front of the red velvet curtain, enthusiastically shouting 'It's the Muppet Show with our very special guest...'! We had the 'Muppet Movie' soundtrack on 8-track cassette, as well as the collectible glassware from McDonald’s.