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Iowa State Fair Local Award Winners in Fabric and Threads: Hand Knitting
Marlene Egleston of Marshalltown claimed the Best of Show title in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2021 Iowa State Fair.Lisa Wilcox Case of Iowa City took home the Sweepstakes award this year.The Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the William C.
Pup-eroni Recall
The following list contains recalls that have been posted on the Enforcement Reports application for 08/15/2021. Clicking on the recall event ID link below will take you to that recall on the application.Please note the list may be limited to certain product-specific events and/or user-[sel]ed events as defined by your subscription preferences. Also, these recalls may not immediately appear on a weekly Enforcement Reports but are accessible through the Enforcement Reports application's advanced search.
Flecksing Graduates from Drake University
Joan Flecksing, of Walford, graduated with a M.P.A., Public Administration from Drake University at the end of the spring 2021 semester.Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling nearly 3,000 undergraduate and more than 1,800 graduate students. Students choose from over 70 majors, minors, and concentrations and 20 graduate degrees offered through seven colleges and schools.
Mount Mercy congratulates spring Dean's List honorees
Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List. The following students made the Dean's List for the 2021 spring semester: Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and lead courageous lives.
Consumer Connection: Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance DivisionAs your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy to all Iowans through our Save4Later program. It's important for all Iowans to have the tools to learn how to save for a secure retirement. For women though the financial journey often looks different.
Area Students Graduate from Clarke University
Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, extends a warm congratulations to the following Class of 2021 graduates: Of Atkins, Ashley Kochuyt, Bachelor of Science, Biology and from Iowa City, Isaiah Vlasek, Doctor of Physical Therapy,Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa.
Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2021 graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in June: Garrison - Rachel HarrisKeystone - Barbara GehlingLuzerne - Kimberly SchwartzNorway - Vicki EmanuelVinton - Tara MorrowWalford - Timothy BlattnerWatkins - Skylar Frese Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy's 1,700+ students come from around the globe, creating a vibrant, diverse and open-minded campus community.
UW-Platteville announces spring 2021 graduates
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to nearly 900 students from its three campuses for the spring of 2021. Because of COVID-19, no ceremonies were held, but will be rescheduled at a later date. UW-Platteville is located in Southwest Wisconsin and has branch campuses in Richland Center and Baraboo. In 2020, UW-Platteville was named the best public institution in Wisconsin for annual return on investment for the fifth consecutive year by Payscale.
Less Than Half of Endow Iowa Tax Credits Remain for 2022
Less than half of Endow Iowa 25% state tax credits remain for 2022, as reported by the Iowa Economic Development Authority this week. As of July 12, approximately $2.7 million in credits remain of the original $6 million available. The Benton County Community Foundation encourages residents across the county to take advantage of the 25% state tax benefit through the Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program by considering a gift to a local cause that is Endow Iowa eligible through the Foundation.
UW-Platteville announces Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the spring 2021 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean's List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.