Mount Mercy to launch master’s programs in business and education
Mount Mercy College plans new accelerated master’s programs in business and education starting this spring. President Christopher Blake says demand from working professionals is driving the move and enrollment could reach double digits. The college, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928, aims to become a university within eight years.
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Iowa City man held on forgery and theft charges dating to 2005
Michael Hubbard, 34, jailed on suspicion of forgery and second degree theft stemming from 2005 incidents. He faces multiple warrants from Iowa City Coralville and North Liberty and is held on a 45650 cash bond in Johnson County Jail with a Washington County warrant also active.
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Iowa City
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Hubbard
Johnson County
Washington County
Coralville
North Liberty
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Linn-Mar board weighs removing 12 Again from elementary libraries
Linn-Mar school board meets at 7 p m to consider removing the Sue Corbett novel 12 Again from district elementary libraries. Sue Tull with an elementary student urged removal after a prior committee rejection. A 5 p m work session precedes the meeting at the Educational Services Center in Marion.
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Educational Services Center
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Imaginations Rise At 32nd ICON Science Fiction Convention
At the Coralville Marriott the 32nd ICON Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention drew over 400 attendees, raising more than 350 for Four Oaks while featuring workshops, panels, a four hour gaming demo, a masquerade, and a charity auction. Riders merchandise including Star Wars figures and spoof costumes highlighted vendors. Attendees like Chris Andrews and Dylan Wheeler shared a love for sci fi and reconnection with fans.
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Coralville
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Iowa City
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Parmentier
St. Paul
Minn
Mindbridge Foundation
DeNae Leverentz
Minneapolis, Minn
Iowa
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Andrews
Dylan Wheeler
Nome Rider
Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
College Planning Center marks first anniversary
Cedar Rapids center celebrates one year of free college prep and career planning for students and families. Supervisor Chris Bowser notes over 1000 families assisted. services include financial aid guidance and FAFSA help. Located at 1100 Blairs Ferry Rd NE open Mon Fri 8 00 am 4:30 pm and Tue Thu 8 00 am 5:30 pm. Call 877 272 4692 or visit ICANsucceed.org.
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Cedar Rapids
Chris Bowser
Blairs Ferry Rd
Icansucceed.org
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