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Public comment period opens for state social studies standards
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 25, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed updates to the state’s standards for social studies education. The Social Studies Standards Revision Team, which consisted of elementary and secondary educators,...
Department seeks early childhood professionals for early learning standards review
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 25, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking members to serve on a statewide committee to review the proposed updates for the Iowa Early Learning Standards. Early childhood professionals and stakeholders are invited to apply to serve on the...
Smeags Lawncare and Landscaping Wins the 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Lawn Care Services in Sioux City, Iowa
EIN Presswire
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July 28, 2025
SIOUX CITY, IA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Lawn Care Services in Sioux City, Iowa has been awarded to Smeags Lawncare and Landscaping. This recognition honors Smeags Lawncare...
Reminder: IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids Changing Locations on August 1
Iowa Workforce Development
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July 28, 2025
Beginning Friday, August 1, IowaWORKS and Kirkwood Community College will be opening a new location to better offer workforce programs and serve Iowans in the Cedar Rapids area. First announced in April, the new location will house both the...
Attorney General Bird Warns of Scams Ahead of National Senior Citizens Day
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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August 20, 2025
DES MOINES—Today, ahead of National Senior Citizens Day, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is warning Iowans about scams and fraud targeted at older Iowans. Scammers often target older Iowans, exploiting their kindness and good will. These schemes...
Arjina Boby Akhi Recognized by Influential Women in 2025
EIN Presswire
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August 22, 2025
CORNING, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Influential Women is proud to recognize Professor Arjina Boby Akhi as part of its 2025 Honorees, celebrating her outstanding contributions to education, equity, and global...
Over 70 schools recognized for FAFSA completion success
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 20, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education has recognized 71 schools across Iowa for outstanding success in increasing the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of the Course to College program. The FAFSA...
Un Deux Trois Café Celebrates Official Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Media Day
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
Un Deux Trois Café hosts Chamber ribbon-cutting, celebrating the arrival of authentic French café culture at The Plaza at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, Arkansas. ROGERS, AR, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Un Deux Trois Café, a...
A ‘golden’ opportunity for early childhood professional development
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 22, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education has announced an upcoming professional development opportunity for early childhood educators. The SmartTeach GOLD training series will engage statewide preschool programs on the GOLD assessment system and how to...
Ohio Siblings Sentenced for Laundering $784,045 in Drug Proceeds
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 21, 2025
An Ohio brother and sister were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in collecting drug proceeds in the United States and laundering those funds, or their equivalent value, back to Mexico on behalf of a cartel. According to court documents,...
Department seeks members for social studies standards review committee
Iowa Department Of Education
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August 18, 2025
The Iowa Department of Education is now accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the final review committee for the state’s social studies standards. Educators, content specialists, administrators, family members,...
'It is Better to March in Circles than to Not March at All' by Thomas J. Beener
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
A Thrilling True Story of Family, Loyalty, and the Hidden World of the Mob SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In his debut memoir, It is Better to March in Circles than to Not March at All, Thomas J. Beener...
Secretary Naig to Present the Gieselman Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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August 13, 2025
Louisa County farm family to be recognized at the 2025 Iowa State Fair DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 13, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Gieselman Family of Louisa County on Friday,...
Alice's Wellness Launches 'Back to School, Back to You' Campaign for Adult Mental Health and Wellness
EIN Presswire
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August 20, 2025
Comprehensive wellness program addresses unique stressors adults face during back-to-school season ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alice's Wellness, a leading provider of holistic mental health and wellness...
Ep. 212 - How Rural Hospitals Make it Work
Iowa Workforce Development
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August 20, 2025
How do rural hospitals find the staffing in today’s day and age? That’s the question hosts Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett are looking to answer in part one of a two-episode series at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. Joining...
AONMeetings Launches $3.99 Monthly Plan to Eliminate Hidden Webinar Fees
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 9, 2025
Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AONMeetings today announced the release of a new pricing structure that includes unlimited webinar features—such as registration management, interactive tools, and professional...
Award-Winning Documentary 'Harm in the Water' Launches Nationwide Tour During Black Philanthropy Month
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Film confronts environmental racism along the Mississippi River and calls for investment in Black-led solutions TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Harm in the Water, winner of the 2025 Essence Festival Documentary...
Denise Mccormick is Proud to Present her book 'Polly the Talking Collie'
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Using Storytelling to Help Children Build Accountability, Confidence, and Life Skills CORALVILLE, IA, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author and educator Denise McCormick returns with another inspiring and imaginative tale,...
Via Positiva Center for Behavioral Health Innovation Names Former SAMHSA Region 7 Administrator Kim Freese as CEO
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
CBHI Will Provide Behavioral Health Providers and Delivery Systems Navigate Current Funding & Behavioral Health Service Delivery Realities HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Via Positiva, a New Mexico Behavioral...
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Announces 2025 Watch List
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
58 Top Quarterbacks Named to Prestigious List Recognizing On-Field Talent, Character, and Leadership BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. is proud to unveil...