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Ames will become the most dense SAFE Bar Network-certified city in the country after all the training sessions conclude, according to Darian Everding, a business development representative for the SAFE Bar Network. They held one of 13 Ames bystander trainings planned in January and February at London Underground on Tuesday. The training covered definitions of...

Washington YMCA Receives Iowa Tourism Grant

“Test Drive” Careers at the Advancement Center

An interactive event aimed at teens that showcases careers is coming to Clinton. The Accelerate Iowa Program is hosting a free “Test Drive” Careers on Wednesday, October 4 from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Clinton Advancement Center, 1951 Manufacturing Drive. Free pizza and beverages will be provided for attendees. Job seekers ages 16-24 are […]

Receiving no increase in general education funding from the Legislature in its last session, Iowa’s Board of Regents for the upcoming term has more than halved its ask from last year’s $32 million to $14.8 million.

The University of Iowa college of nursing brings its expertise to St. Ansgar.

The education appropriations proposal includes $7.1 million more for specific programs across Iowa’s public universities — well below the $32 million spike the Board of Regents sought for its campuses.

The Enhance Iowa Board is awarding $17.75 million in grants to Community Attraction and Tourism and Sports Tourism projects across the state.

Plans are Underway for the 50th Annual Kalona Fall Festival

The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery will advance to the Open 4 Business state pitch competition. As a finalist, the business will receive an $8,000 grant, and will need to add its own $2,000. When awarded the funds, The Beancounter will introduce Boba Tea to their counter later this year.