Mount Mercy and St Ambrose weigh merger plan
Mount Mercy University and St Ambrose University discussed a potential strategic combination for the private Iowa schools. In January 2023 leaders met over breakfast to explore combining resources, aiming to expand student opportunities through short term collaboration and a broader merger. The boards approved a fall 2024 cross-enrollment and hybrid course option to increase flexibility for traditional and non traditional students.
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Reynolds signs new law to bolster early reading
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new Iowa law at the Adel De Soto Minburn Community School District administration building. The measure aims to boost early reading proficiency by providing extra attention for struggling students, allowing parental grade repetition options, and assessing college students training to become elementary teachers on their ability to teach reading.
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Iowans donate millions to sheriffs group amid charity concerns
Iowans have contributed over 3 million dollars to the Iowa sheriffs and deputies association, yet only about one third supported its stated aims for children and training. More than 60 percent in 2022 funded a for profit marketing firm, with funds directed to membership cards decals and other incentives.
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