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Editorials

Good News for Iowans Looking to Build Their Skills

To build a skilled workforce and strong economy, the state must be a good partner to Iowa's 15 community colleges and local businesses. That's why we're continuing our investment this year in opportunities for job training, apprenticeships, high school completion, skills certification and ...

Slices of Life – A letter to me 20 years ago

We all change a little each day. Our experiences mold us. I'm not the same person I was 20 years ago. Hardly - and I'm not just referring to my pants size.It would be interesting (to say the least) if we could go back and talk to the person we were two decades ago. What advice and insight would ...

The Dengler Domain: Trains

Chug-a-chug-a-choo-choo!!! My favorite noise in the world. Since I was a young child, I have loved trains. Whether actual trains or model trains, I enjoy everything train. One of the regrets for living in today's world is missing the glory days of trains. While places like Europe and Japan have ...

Good News for Iowans Looking to Build Their Skills

To build a skilled workforce and strong economy, the state must be a good partner to Iowa's 15 community colleges and local businesses. That's why we're continuing our investment this year in opportunities for job training, apprenticeships, high school completion, skills certification and ...

New AEA 267 chief strives to educate others about AEA’s role

Welcome to a new academic year! As the new Chief Administrator with Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267), I am honored to be leading a service agency of 615 staff members all with one single focus in mind-to work tirelessly to ensure that every child in your community achieves academically.As an ...

New AEA 267 chief strives to educate others about AEA’s role

Welcome to a new academic year! As the new Chief Administrator with Area Education Agency 267 (AEA 267), I am honored to be leading a service agency of 615 staff members all with one single focus in mind-to work tirelessly to ensure that every child in your community achieves academically.As an ...

Slices of Life – A letter to me 20 years ago

We all change a little each day. Our experiences mold us. I'm not the same person I was 20 years ago. Hardly - and I'm not just referring to my pants size.It would be interesting (to say the least) if we could go back and talk to the person we were two decades ago. What advice and insight would ...

IRS Needs a Course Correction

The Senate Finance Committee just released the first bipartisan report from Congress on the IRS' scandal on targeting certain groups over their political leanings.The results of the long-time investigation are alarming for taxpayers. On a bipartisan basis, the committee leaders found the ...

Why is Affordable College Tuition So Important?

Keeping college affordable allows more Iowans to get the education and skills they need to find good jobs. It creates a positive cycle that helps our state attract the types of businesses and jobs to strengthen our middle class and grow our economy.U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan ...

IRS Needs a Course Correction

The Senate Finance Committee just released the first bipartisan report from Congress on the IRS' scandal on targeting certain groups over their political leanings.The results of the long-time investigation are alarming for taxpayers. On a bipartisan basis, the committee leaders found the ...