By Edward Lynn Editor DES MOINES, Iowa — As the Iowa Legislature moves past its first major deadline of the 2025 session, lawmakers are poised
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Fixing Biden’s FAFSA Fiasco
It’s often said that your own education is one of the best investments you can make. For many students, that investment looks like heading off
Iowa House Democrats introduce bill to tackle rising tuition rates
Avery Dettvarn didn’t realize just how expensive her college dreams were until she began the application process. She said at a press conference Wednesday that
Iowa’s public universities prepare program expansions in 2023, 2024
Iowa’s three public universities are planning to expand several programs over the next two academic years. Starting in 2023, Iowa State University is helping students
Student loan cancellation got blocked. Now what? 3 questions answered
When the Biden administration announced in August 2022 that it was canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, it said the idea
Cosmetology school and individual Iowa professionals face sanctions
State licensing boards are pursuing action against an Iowa cosmetology school accused of professional incompetence and negligence, as well as individuals accused of ethical violations
Opinion: Where’s the GOP outrage over farm debt assistance?
I try to stay atop the day’s news. But I must have dozed off last week — because I missed the response from Iowa Republican
Two Scholarships Available for College Students
The Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has 2 scholarships that are available to eligible college students. These scholarships are for students who
Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces College Savings Iowa 529 Day Giveaway in Wright County
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is celebrating 529 Day, recognized nationally on May 29, with a College Savings Iowa giveaway in Wright County. "529 Day
IHCA Foundation Offers Health Care Scholarships for Long-Term Care Employees, High School Students, Veterans and Rural Iowa Residents
The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) Foundation is offering 88 scholarships to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. Scholarship
