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Iowa schools have a new source of funding to expand or develop a STEM BEST program, through a special appropriation made earlier this year by the Legislature to ....
KIOW Poll of the Day Immigrants from Central and South America are flowing across our southern borders in record numbers. The U. S. Border Patrol estimates 565 unaccompanied children come across everyday. There have been reported cases of immigrants with positive cases of COVID-19. Do you think our borders should be closed? Yes ....
AJ TaylorFebruary 27, 2021Last Updated: February 28, 2021 The coronavirus pandemic has created immense hurdles for art educators. Northwood-Kensett Community School District art instructor Emily Abbas deserves recognition for her commitment to art education and desire to continue to exercise her students’ creativity under extraordinary circumstances. A year ago, Abbas could not have imagined all the struggles she would face this school year. Northwood-Kensett Community School District has opted for an in-person teaching model this year. COVID-19 protocols require students to wear masks in class and Abbas must sanitize all surfaces between classes. Additionally, this is Abbas’ first year teaching at Northwood-Kensett Community School District, which has been another obstacle. ....
On Leadership: Leading with positivity in 2021 BY SUZANNA de BACA , President and group publisher, Business Publications Corp. Friday, February 19, 2021 6:00 AM Last month I reached out to some Des Moines leaders to ask what issues were top of mind as they entered 2021. A theme quickly emerged: Many said leading their teams with optimism and positivity was critical in times of continued uncertainty and challenge. This theme resonated with me. I’ve always tried to radiate optimism, but during the last year there have been times I’ve worried that being positive could come off as tone-deaf or insensitive. Given the gravity of the times, perhaps a more sober style of leadership was called for? ....
A Closer Look: Scott Valbert Vice president, senior marketing and communications officer, Bankers Trust Co. Friday, December 18, 2020 6:00 AM At a Glance Education: Bachelor of Arts, advertising and public relations, Drake University contact: Phone: SValbert@bankerstrust.com Scott Valbert got a relatively brief taste of remote work in his first professional communications position during the historic Flood of ’93 in Des Moines. Working for an advertising agency located near the Des Moines River downtown, he and co-workers once took boats to the office to rescue important files and computers to prepare for working remotely for about two months. Now, with more than 25 years of experience representing a range of financial institutions, he leads the 10-person marketing and communications team for Bankers Trust Co. He joined Bankers Trust in 2016 as assistant vice president and corporate communications officer. He was promot ....