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2026 Mid-Term Election Results for Iowa

Iowa voters showed up this midterm election in droves with 1,380,528 ballots cast and a turnout of 63.4% of the 2,178,374 registered voters listed in the attached results. This is likely, in part, due to...

2026 Outstanding Community College Awards: Announcing Honorees for Statewide and Institutional Recognition

For one night a year, crossing the stage isn’t just for our graduates—it’s for the extraordinary people who help them get there. The 2026 Outstanding Community College Awards honor educators, leaders, and champions shaping the...

Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program (260E): Administrative Rules and Interim Study Committee Timeline

The Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program (260E) has been connecting businesses across Iowa with educated professionals and customized training for over 40 years. During the most recent legislative session, changes were passed that affect...

Iowa Community Colleges Receive Largest Grant in the Country from U.S. Department of Labor’s Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Fund: $10.8 Million for Iowa STRONG Initiative

Iowa STRONG Initiative Unites Community Colleges, Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Workforce Development to Build Workforce Pell-Eligible Programs The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $10,800,000 to a program focused on expanding short-term training...

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