Discover pathways to becoming a teacher in Iowa

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
September 7, 2025 10:03 pm

If you are interested in a new career that makes an impact, teaching may be for you. The Iowa Department of Education currently offers multiple flexible pathways to become a teacher in Iowa--all without having to return to a typical four-year degree program.

Understanding Total College Cost

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
September 4, 2025 12:57 pm

By Suzette Radke,Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberWith the new school year, you and your middle or high school student might be looking ahead to what happens after high school.

New $850,000 grant opportunity to attain Computer Science Credentials

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
September 3, 2025 11:51 am

The Iowa Department of Education today announced that $850,000 in competitive grant funding is available to Iowa school districts and accredited nonpublic schools to align computer science programs, including career and technical education programs in information technology and business management and administration, with the attainment of industry-recognized credentials.

What We're Reading: More or Less Maddy

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 3, 2025 11:50 am

This weekend I read 'More Or Less Maddy,' the latest from author Lisa Genova. We meet Maddy, a college student who doesn't feel she fits in with her 'perfect' family.

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
September 1, 2025 6:15 pm

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

September Newsletter for the LaPorte City Library

LAPORTE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 1, 2025 6:13 pm

2025 Iowa State Fair Results: Family & Consumer Sciences

IOWA STATE FAIR
August 27, 2025 1:53 pm

The Iowa State Fair released the following results for 2025 Iowa State Fair:  Family & Consumer Sciences: Food & Nutrition: Prepared ProductGina Lutg

Are You Ready? September is National Preparedness Month in Iowa

IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY ANDEMERGENCY MGMT
August 27, 2025 12:14 pm

 September is  National Preparedness Month, and the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management encourages all Iowans to take simple steps now to be ready for emergencies of all kinds.

What We're Reading: The English Masterpiece

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 27, 2025 12:14 pm

Our library recently received a shipment of newly released fiction, and of course I had to choose several of them immediately! This was my first experience with Katherin Reay, but I liked her style of writing.

2025 Iowa State Fair Results: Exhibits and Communication

IOWA STATE FAIR
August 27, 2025 12:12 pm

On Friday, the Iowa State Fair released the following results for 2025 Iowa State Fair Exhibits & Communication:Parker Stein - Merit Award.4H Club - M