The Iowa Department of Education’s Profiles in Excellence series features innovative programs, instruction and practices that are making an impact on students.
The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education has announced the selected programs for the 2025-26 Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program menu.
Toothbrushes. Pillows. Food. For Colfax-Mingo Community School District’s Stephanie Ver Helst, these items are more than just goods on her inventory list.
Although second grade was several years ago for now 17-year-old Nyibol Chol, it remains a standout year for the West Des Moines Valley High School junior.
With the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid now available to everyone, Gov. Kim Reynolds has formally declared Dec. 9-13 as FAFSA Awareness Week.
Two high school students have been chosen to represent Iowa at the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., on March 1-8.
More eager to return to his craft than to participate in any pageantry, Riggs Martin reluctantly stepped away from his work to be honored and recognized on Nov.
