Jobs of the Future
Kirkwood officials and local recruiters discuss training as crucial for future employment. Experts favor tech, medical, engineering, data processing, and sales careers, noting current job gaps may reverse in two years as economy improves.
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Nursing shortages and training paths at Iowa colleges
Kirkwood reports 90 percent job placement for its computer programming graduates though many relocate for first jobs. Nationwide nursing shortages boost prospects for Kirkwood 300 nursing students, with programs at Mount Mercy College and St. Luke’s Hospital showing solid enrollments and strong recruiter interest.
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Leading China expert Terrill to speak at Coe College
Sinologist Ross Terrill, one of the Western world’s top China authorities, will give two Marquis Lecture Series talks at Sinclair Auditorium Coe College this week. He will discuss China since Mao and China U S relations Friends of Foe.
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Cornell to hear geneticist on land resources
Dr Edwin J Wellhausen of the Rockefeller Foundation will speak at Cornell College on Wednesday at 11 a m in King Chapel the free convocation public attendance. His 30 year work in Mexico includes maize genetics director roles with the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and the Rockefeller Foundation and leadership of international maize programs.
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Laker Airways Sparks Fare Cuts by Rival Airlines
Five years ago Britain's Laker Airways launched bargain flights from New York, triggering widespread fare reductions across multiple carriers. The move reshaped transatlantic pricing as rivals slashed prices to compete.
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Eastern Iowans earn degrees and honors across colleges
Abilene Christian University graduate Bryan Lessly of Cedar Rapids earned a bachelor’s in radio and television. Teresa Gull of Cedar Rapids made the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville summer dean’s list. Iowa City’s Lowell V. Stortz appointed editor in chief of the Iowa Law Review, joined by Thomas Zinkula, Natalie Kanellis, Paul McAndrew, and Julie O’Donnell among others. Decorah’s Luther College to host paleoanthropologist Richard E. Leakey on Oct. 4 with free public admission. Leakey’s notable finds include a 1969 skull of Australopithecus and 1972 Homo habilis fragments.
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