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2011 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Application is Available Online; Due May 10th

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DES MOINES, IA (01/26/2011)(readMedia)– State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that the application for the 2011 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at www.rdblue.org. All Iowa residents who plan to attend college in Iowa for the 2011-2012 school year are eligible to apply. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic...
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Local Schools and Government Change Hours, Makeup Snow Days Monday, Feb. 21st

Monday, February 21, 2011 is President's Day. Several local schools and Government offices will be making changes to their schedules.
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UIU earns 7-year re-accreditation for Teacher Education Program

Upper Iowa University has been awarded a seven-year re-accreditation for its teacher education program by the Iowa State Board of Education.
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Ottumwa Bulldog Café

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The café, operated as part of the Culinary Entrepreneurial Opportunities class, will serve lunch to the public on Fridays from February through May.
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Full Motion Flight Simulator Arrives at IHCC

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he latest technology available in flight simulation is being incorporated into the Aviation Pilot Training and Aviation Maintenance Technology curriculums at Indian Hills Community College.
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Students Win Local Math Competition

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OTTUMWA— The Evans Middle School MATHCOUNTS team will advance to state competition after finishing in the top two in local competition recently. The team of middle school Mathletes® will compete at the State Competition in Des Moines on March 18. Members of the winning team are Matthew Moreland, Alec Black, Zack Ray and Treyton...
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Closings and Delays

Wednesday, February 9th: Van Buren Co. Schools: 2 hour delay with buses running on hard surfaces only.
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Teachers in Space Offers Historic Flight Opportunity in 2011

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High-school teachers to fly experiments on Excelsior STEM Mission
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Fairfield Convention and Visitors Bureau announces 2011 grant recipients

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FAIRFIELD, (Iowa) – The Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the 2011 grant recipients. The Bureau’s grant program assists organizations in providing excellence in cultural, civic and educational programs to attract visitors to the Fairfield area and enhance the quality of life for its residents. The Bureau has awarded $11,275 to assist...
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Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Teachers to Register for Free Pencils: Teachers must submit their requests for pencils before the April 1st deadline

DES MOINES, IA (01/13/2011)(readMedia)– State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants every second and third grade teacher in the state to take advantage of the free pencils being offered through Prepare for the Basics. This no-cost program, which provides pencils for students to use during the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, supplied almost 13,500 students...
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