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After setback, student Megan Ohm enrolls at NICC to pursue career in banking

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Megan said she has always loved math, working with people and is planning a career in the banking industry.

SHIIP counselors ready to assist Iowans as Medicare Open Enrollment begins

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Which Medicare Part D and/or Medicare Advantage plan will be best for you next year?

Board Vacancies - Applicants Needed

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

The City of Ionia is requesting applicants for three open positions on our boards and commissions.

Indoor Pool Reopening Delayed

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

The opening of the indoor pool, originally planned for Oct. 25, 2021, will be delayed.

Run for the Schools to impact area roads on Sunday, Oct. 24

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Run for the Schools, a run benefiting students from the Iowa City Community School District and Regina Catholic Education Center, will take place Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Iowa achieves highest HSED passing rate, NICC program sees record number of graduates

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Among states and U.S. territories that use HiSET, a high school equivalency exam, Iowa ranks the highest for the percent of individuals who passed the test.

Cascade Area Chamber Of Commerce City Council Meeting on Oct. 25

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Cascade Area Chamber Of Commerce City Council Meeting on Oct. 25

The Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen will be inaugurated on November 6, 2021.

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

The Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen will be inaugurated on November 6, 2021.

Researchers engineer hardier microbes to improve bioproduction of fuels, chemicals

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Busy, productive microbes use enzymes to break down leaves, stalks and other biomass and then convert that material into renewable fuels and chemicals.

Northeast Iowa Community College Trains the Healthcare Professionals You Rely On

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Healthcare providers in northeast Iowa, such as Regional Medical Center, send their employees to NICC to meet ongoing training needs.

Loras College Dedicates AWC in Honor of Patrick Lillis

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Loras College honored alumnus Pat Lillis (’71) as they unveiled the newly renamed Patrick J. Lillis Athletic & Wellness Center on Saturday, October 2.

Power Hour-Iowa Top Workplaces on October 19

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Power Hour is held monthly for local business and community leaders to network with colleagues and peers while gaining valuable insight from informative presentations on today's hottest news topics.

Gouling Pianos and costume contest on October 27

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Gouling Pianos and costume contest

Kirkwood Awarded Over $2.5 Million to Help Students in Need

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

Kirkwood Community College has been awarded over $2.5 million in student support grants from the U.S. Department of Education for two separate programs under TRIO, a federal initiative designed to provide services to disadvantaged populations.

IVCCD Students and Faculty Participate in Movie Trailer

By Press release submission | Oct 16, 2021

When Hollywood was looking for a German advisor for the short film, they didn’t need to look further than Ellsworth Community College’s own Joerg Rochlitzer, Social Sciences Faculty and German-native

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research on Oct 13

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement while using hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Hospitals are full as U.S. COVID death toll reaches 700,000

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

Sanford medical centers are nearing capacity as more unvaccinated patients come in with severe COVID-19 illness. (Photo by Jay Pickthorn, Sanford Health; video by Max Jensen, Sanford Health)

Coe College marks the start of the construction phase of the David and Janice McInally Center for Health and Society with steel signing ceremony

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2021

The sun shone brightly on the Coe College campus as more than 120 people gathered to celebrate the ceremonial start of the construction phase of the David and Janice McInally Center for Health and Society (CHS) September 30.