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Iowa 4-H Staff Recognized for Exceptional Achievements

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. Award recipients were recognized for their impact on local communities, accomplishments in their …

Iowa’s Doolittle Prairie is one of the most diverse places in the state

Surrounded by modern agriculture in nearly flat northwest Story County, sits one of Iowa’s true gems – an oasis of diversity in a monoculture modern world. And why would this postage stamp-sized prairie not fall to the plow? Because, it was too wet to farm …

Basketball player Simm-Marten Saadi joins Drake University Bulldogs

Young Estonian basketball player Simm-Marten Saadi has signed with Drake University and will play for the college team at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the 2024-2025 season, which has just gotten underway. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, …

The Crossing at KU aims to bring in more researchers for University

The idea for The Crossing at KU started nearly four years ago when KU Endowment met with the University to discuss what to do with the empty land on the West campus. They both wanted to use the land to enhance the University, so they formed the West …

Newscast 11.12.2024: Trump will tap South Dakota's Noem for Homeland Security chief; Departing Woodbury County Auditor ...

*There could be a vacancy early next year in the South Dakota governor position, as President-elect Donald Trump wants Governor Kristi Noem as his secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. CNN first reported on Tuesday about Trump’s interest in …

First female CEO named at Principal; new leader has deep Iowa ties

(This story was edited to add new information.) Deanna Strable, a native Iowan and a Dowling Catholic High School graduate, will be the next CEO of Principal Financial Group, the company announced Tuesday. Strable, the first woman to lead the Des Moines- …

Wichita Falls area high school football Week 11 final score predictions

The final week of the regular season offers one of the most intriguing slates of the fall. Playoff berths and district championships will be decided tonight.  And it only gets more fun from here. The Texas high school football playoffs add another level of …

Iowa football doing less with more in 2024 season

IOWA CITY — It took Iowa football 14 games to accumulate four losses last season. The Hawkeyes have reached that mark in just 10 games in 2024. Iowa’s fourth loss of the season came at UCLA on Friday when the Hawkeyes blew a 10-point lead on the way to a …

Eastern Iowa students can apply for free internet hotspots

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - As the internet becomes a bigger part of school around the country, students without a home internet connection could feel left behind. Phone service provider, T-Mobile, is working to help keep families and their students online …

How to watch Iowa men's basketball vs. South Dakota

Iowa basketball is ready to hit the court again. The Hawkeyes continue their 2024-25 men's season on Tuesday, hoping to stay undefeated with a matchup against South Dakota. Here's how to watch the Iowa basketball vs South Dakota game today, …

Which bowls are possible for Iowa football in 2024

A patch for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is seen on a sweatshirt of an Iowa Hawkeyes football player as they team boards a charter airplane at The Eastern Iowa Airport in southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes are flying to …

Drake University offering options to provide full-tuition coverage for some students

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Some students in Iowa might be able to attend Drake University for free. Drake University is offering two options to provide full-tuition coverage through the Bulldog Promise and the Bright College Pathway. Both programs are open …

Drake University expanding grants to reach more students in Iowa

The "Bulldog Promise" covers potential students for four years of undergraduate study, while the "Bright College Pathway" funds education at John Dee Bright College. Author: wqad.com Published: 11:45 AM CST November 12, 2024 Updated: 11 …

Best Winter Escape In South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa

You can have this argument all you want, but winter does come with some perks. Like Ice-fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Plus, building the biggest snowman on the block. The big question for snow lovers is WHEN …

Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Tue. Nov. 12, 2024

Who Died And Made Them Boss? You may remember a similar taunt, whether between sibling children or on a school playground…someone would get a little too bossy, and one of those resisting would ask, “Who died and made you boss?” That’s the way I feel about …

Principal appoints Deanna Strable as first female CEO; Iowa native has deep local ties

Deanna Strable, a native Iowan and a Dowling Catholic High School graduate, will be the next CEO of Principal Financial Group, the company announced Tuesday. Strable, the first woman to lead the Des Moines-based Fortune 500 firm, will take over Jan. 7, …

Gen Z and millennial worker productivity is being crushed by bosses who don’t understand them, top economics university ...

Starting a career has increasingly felt like a rite of passage for Gen Z and millennial workers struggling to adapt to the working week and stand out to their new bosses. But it looks like those bosses aren’t doing much in return to help their young …

Iowa pollster to review data after final pre-2024 election poll misses the mark

DES Moines, Iowa — Just days before the presidential election, a Des Moines Register poll put Vice President Kamala Harris up three points over former President Donald Trump. Instead, Trump won Iowa by a historical margin. "Other people, of course, …

University of Iowa Hospitals expand mental health services

TEAM BUILDING ASIA expands horizons with TEAM BUILD EVENTS acquisition

Team Building Asia is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Team Build Events, boosting service offerings across Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China. HONG KONG, KOWLOON, HONG KONG, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ACQUISTION …

Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference 2024: Thought Leaders Unite Online to Shape the Future of Education

Join the Movement for Innovative Education and Sustainable Development CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2024 Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference, a premier online gathering for educators, …

FUTURE of SPACE Selects American University Student Journalist Gabe Castro-Root for Space2Sea Antarctic Expedition

This prestigious opportunity reflects FoS’s mission to elevate young voices, inspire meaningful dialogue, & cultivate collaborations for a sustainable future. PORTLAND , OR, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FUTURE of …

Jake’s Healing Place Offers Life-Changing Opportunity to Win a Hyperbaric Chamber in Charity Raffle

Local Non-Profit Hosts Charity Raffle for $150,000 Hyperbaric Chamber to Support Healing for Disabled Children and Veterans PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers are the …

مؤتمر النقد السينمائي الدولي في الرياض .. صورة للمشهد الثقافي السعودي الذي لا يتوقف نموه

مؤتمر النقد السينمائي الدولي في الرياض .. صورة للمشهد الثقافي السعودي الذي لا يتوقف نموه RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- شهدت العاصمة السعودية الرياض نوفمبر الجاري حدثاً فنياً كبيراً صعد بالحراك السينمائي في المملكة …

2004 Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson Receives USJA’s Prestigious President’s Award at the Kosen Judo National Championships

2004 Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson received the USJA President’s Award, honoring his extraordinary contributions to Judo and inclusivity. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This weekend in Harrisburg, PA at the …

The 2:00 AM Code: The Empowerment Playbook for Career and Personal Success

A transformative guide empowering women to advance their careers with confidence, integrity, and the tools for personal success LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where professional and personal …

Christian R. Brown's A.I.M. Model Reshapes Mental Health Industry

Innovative model transforms behavioral assessment by addressing root causes, promoting empathy, and achieving sustainable, positive outcomes KAPOLEI, HI, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian R. Brown, a leading expert …

New Book by Psychologist Dr. Sunni Lampasso Offers Psychology-Based Tools to Help Leaders and Creatives

Break Through Barriers and Build Lasting Influence NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 'Level Up Your Influence: A Self-Awareness Guide to Maximizing Your Growth and Unlocking Your Inner Leader', the …

Clark Atlanta University Panthers Set for SIAC Championship Showdown

Panthers Return to the Championship Stage for the First Time Since 1977, Ready To Make History Again! ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clark Atlanta University Panthers are heading to the SIAC Championship, …

NextGen Policy Partners with Freedom Through Education, Addresses Needs of Sacramento County’s Underserved Communities

Leading non-profit organizations partner, helping meet The Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program grant requirements SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGen Policy, a California-based, Black-led, …

Stevenson School Announces Two $10 Million Gifts Toward New Math, Science and Engineering Center

Stevenson announces two $10 million gifts toward its new Math, Science, and Engineering Center, a cornerstone project of the "Remarkable Stevenson" campaign. PEBBLE BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Cognella Partners with Mare Nostrum Group

New partnership supports international sales, marketing, and distribution for Cognella titles SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cognella today announced a partnership with Mare Nostrum Group, a UK-based …

E. Hughes (1974) releases Reality Unbound: The Digital Mind (and the nature of reality) & Space, Time, and Loneliness

E. Hughes releases a new philosophy book, Reality Unbound: The Digital Mind (and the nature of reality) and new poetry chapbook, Space, Time, and Loneliness. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Available by …

SmartLab Announces Dr. Jennifer Berry as CEO

Creative Learning Systems® (CLS), developer of SmartLab® STEM learning solutions, is excited to announce Dr. Jennifer Berry as its new Chief Executive Officer. LONGMONT, CO, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creative …

Entrepreneurs Now Applying for UPG Biashara Class of 2025: Cash Grants, Free Training, Global Network and Exposure

Applications Open for Class of 2025. UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneurs from around the world are …

Attain Online Japanese School 2024 Fall Promotion Offers Up to 3 More Free Lessons with Purchase of 4+ Private Lessons

AOJ Language School's pleased to announce that students who purchase lesson tickets by December 25, 2024'll receive up to 3 additional tickets at no extra cost. KOTO, TOKYO, JAPAN, November 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Online …

Falling Into Place: The Crowley Company Celebrates Newly Hired and Promoted Staff

The Crowley Company celebrates newly hired and promoted staff. Learn about the latest employees joining this fall. FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the fourth quarter begins, The Crowley Company (Crowley), …

HealthSci.AI Launches Innovative Chatbots for Health and Biotech Assistance

AI-driven chatbots offers personalized support in mental wellness, chronic care, biotech, genetic counseling to promote proactive healthcare engagement. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HealthSci.AI has unveiled a …

Thomson Federal Prison Faces Crisis: 130 Vacant Positions After Pay Cuts by BOP Director Peters

Thomson Federal Prison has 130 vacant positions, with a concerning 92 (59%) being for correctional officers. THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomson Federal Prison is struggling with a critical staffing …