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National network of community colleges working to align programs with good jobs and bachelor’s pathways, addressing local talent needs and changing student lives Kirkwood Community College has joined the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network—an initiative designed to help community colleges reform programs in ways that improve student outcomes—ensuring students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs.

This reliable bloomer surprises gardeners every summer As we enter the last days of summer and gardens begin their transition to autumn, one common garden bulb surprises us with its beautiful and unexpected blooms: the surprise lily.

We’re excited to announce the return of the Carrie Chapman Catt Award for the 2025—2026 school year! This program empowers Iowa high schools to register eligible students to vote, and celebrates those that reach key milestones along the way.

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate today announced the results of the unscientific Iowa State Fair Straw Poll. The poll, which closed Sunday at 8pm, allowed fairgoers to cast their preference for candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial, senatorial, and congressional races.

Friday, September 12, 20258:00 AM — 2:00 PMState Historical Building, Des Moines600 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50319 Learn the basics, explore real-life notary scenarios, and hear from experts, including a guest from the National Notary Association.

Begin requesting absentee ballots on August 26. The Regular City-School Election is on Tuesday, November 4, and now is a great time to start planning your vote.

It’s always fun to take a step back into our history and remember the things that happened in the community some 100+ years ago. Here's an article about our cemetery.

Children attending this year’s Iowa State Fair have been sharing their thoughts about future careers, education and their favorite fair activities with State Treasurer Roby Smith in the ISave 529 booth, in the Varied Industries Building.

If you like your books with a little heat (okay... a LOT of heat), this one’s for you.Add a dash of fantasy, a pinch of mythology, and you’ve got a seriously spicy retelling you won’t want to put down.