Catholic colleges weigh strategic merger to expand access
Mount Mercy University and St. Ambrose University, both Catholic private schools in Iowa, explore a strategic combination while keeping two campuses and names. They would cross offer courses, streamline operations, and preserve donor intents, with potential timeline by midsummer and a multi year process dependent on regulatory and financial hurdles.
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Iowa advances reading law to boost third graders
Governor Reynolds promotes the science of reading as ADM's gains highlight effective early instruction. The new law requires future teachers to pass the Foundations of Reading exam, offers personalized reading plans for struggling K-6 students, and lets parents request grade retention with school approval.
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Charity groups rely on fundraisers as costs rise for sheriffs group
Altus Marketing collected 471987 in 2022 with 292832 kept by the firm and 179155 going to the Linn County Sheriffs Office association. The group spent 108375 on YMCA camp grants 10000 to Special Olympics and 4000 to an ISSA museum. Meetings and conventions consumed 185424. President Sgt Shawn Ireland says fundraising by a professional firm is costly but necessary, and calls for better, safer avenues.
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