Reynolds urges earlier work based learning to meet Iowa needs
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowa businesses must expose students to workplace experiences sooner to reach a 2025 goal of 70 percent of the workforce with post high school education or training. She cited internships and apprenticeships for high school students and outlined five Future Ready Iowa Alliance recommendations including scholarships and expanded pre apprenticeships.
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Ernst optimistic on biofuels and tax reform push
U S Senator Joni Ernst credits EPA engagement and Iowa lobbying for keeping Renewable Fuel Standard volumes flat or higher in 2018. She expects Congress to pass Trump tax reform, hopes for a stopgap health plan waiver by month’s end, and notes patience on broader political implications.
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Whittaker withdraws from ISU president search
Dale Whittaker, 56, former provost at the University of Central Florida, withdraws from consideration for Iowa State University president seats. Finalists remain Sonny Ramaswamy Pamela Whitten and Wendy Wintersteen as ISU board plans final interviews Monday.
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