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Long Journey to Lasting Impact

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

"I suppose we have to take a chance every now and then," said Nirmala Lekhak ‘09, PhD.

NCC Recognizes Board of Trustee Members

By Press release submission | May 5, 2022

Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is joining with other communities throughout Iowa this spring to honor its elected school board members during Iowa School Board Recognition Month during May.

17 people die in Iowa from cerebrovascular disease in week ending April 30, 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 4, 2022

There were 17 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending April 30, 2022, a 26.1% decrease from the previous week.

Week ending April 16 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Iowa

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 4, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 170 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 16.

NIACC Named Semifinalist for 2023 Aspen Prize

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is honored to be named a semifinalist for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Avera Announces New Chief Operating Officer

By Press release submission | May 4, 2022

David Flicek has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Avera Health.

Iowa: 113 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending April 16

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 3, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 113 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 16.

25 people die in Iowa from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending April 30, 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 3, 2022

There were 25 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending April 30, 2022, a 19% increase over the previous week.

How Will We Get to Carbon Neutrality by 2030?

By Press release submission | May 3, 2022

Since 2004, Luther has reduced its emissions 63.5% despite having increased the amount of conditioned space 7.7%.

Nguyen, La Rota named 2022 Iowa Governor’s Scholars

By Press release submission | May 3, 2022

Johnston High School students Andrew Nguyen and Beatriz La Rota are among 419 Iowa high school seniors honored this year as 2022 Iowa Governor’s Scholars.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Iowa during week ending April 16

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 3, 2022

Iowa's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

20 people die in Iowa from Alzheimer's disease in week ending April 30, 2022

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 2, 2022

There were 20 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Iowa during the week ending April 30, 2022, a 35.5% decrease from the previous week.

Average Iowa driver will spend $56.51 more on gas this May

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 2, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Iowa in May is $3.90 per gallon.

5 Hawkeyes Set for USMC Women's National Championships

By Press release submission | May 2, 2022

Five incoming University of Iowa women’s wrestlers will compete at the USMC Women’s National Championships from Friday through Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in Iowa during week ending April 16?

By Hawkeye Reporter | May 2, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 101 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 16.

NICC commencement speakers share their stories of overcoming adversity in life and career

By Press release submission | May 2, 2022

The Calmar ceremony will be held at Upper Iowa University Dorman Gymnasium in Fayette at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, and the Peosta ceremony will be held at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 13. Both events are free and open to the public.