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New interim chancellor announced at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges

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Galesburg Junior Senior High School hosts Rachel's Challenge: An organization dedicated to reducing school violence

The presentation is based on the life of Rachel Scott, the first fatality in the Columbine High School mass shooting.
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United Township students gaining firsthand experience with healthcare at UnityPoint

33 students started job shadowing at UnityPoint Health on Wednesday to learn more about working in healthcare.
Local News

Iowa Wesleyan's remaining items to be given away to community members

Following the school's closure in May and a subsequent auction, the remaining items on campus are being given away to the community in a series of events.
Robocalls

National warning to college students about new scam calls

Hundreds of thousands of scam calls have been taking money from college students as they begin loan repayment. News 8 provides tips on how to avoid being scammed.
Education

St. Ambrose University noting high underclassmen enrollment this year

St. Ambrose University is reporting over 1,000 students are taking classes this fall. This growth happened with investments in strategic partnerships.
Education

Iowa high schools receiving federal aid to help low-income students afford college

Over $25 million in grants are being dispersed from the US Department of Education to help low-income middle and high school students afford college.
Personal Finance

Tips for new college graduates facing upcoming student loan payments

Students should make a list of their loans and balances, and pay off the largest interest loans first. Setting up automatic payments also helps build credit.
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Bettendorf students recognized by National Merit Scholarship program

Three seniors were named semifinalists, with a fourth receiving an award for commendable merit.
State

Additional college readiness funding coming for low-income students in Iowa

More than $25 million is up for grabs from the U.S. Department of Education's GEAR UP program.
Education

Learn about dozens of universities at Black Hawk College's College Night

The 51st annual College Night will feature representatives from Midwest colleges and universities.
Education

Million Father March encourages male participation at Rock Island Academy

Rock Island parents and community members welcomed students into school with cheers and high-fives.