Dr. Robert (Bob) Beatty has been named the 10^th president of Mount Mercy University. Beatty will begin his duties as president on July 1, 2020.

A Cedar Rapids native, Dr. Beatty currently... Read More

David McInally, Coe College president, plans to retire in June 2021, the Cedar Rapids institution announced. McInally became Coe’s president in 2013. During his tenure he has worked to increase enrollment and student success rates. He also i... Read More

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After announcing last week that Drake University’s beloved live mascot Griff plans to retire, the University introduced its next live mascot, and Griff’s successor, Griff II.

University officials said the one-year-old English bulldog ... Read More

Bill Adamowski, director of innovation and entrepreneurship at Iowa State University and creator of the successful ISU Startup Factory, will leave ISU in February to join Drake University. Adamowski, a serial entrepreneur in his own right, will fill... Read More

Buck Olsen, CEO of Foster Group, gives Iowa College Foundation $1,250 for their Introductions Program. This program donates $25 for each client introduction, and then divides that number by the number of organizat... Read More

Grambling, La-Junior Quarterback Joe Dolincheck, of Bellevue,  became the third quarterback in school history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season and threw six touchdown passes to help Morningside  beat Marian 40-38 in the NAIA National ... Read More

Chad Reece, Director of Corporate Relations for Winnebago in Forest City, receives 25 year plaque from Ed Finn of ICF, recognizing his company's 25 years of support of independent higher education in Iowa. 

Vince Ward, Business Development Director (middle) and Ryan Tousley, Business Development Manager (right) of Weitz Construction in Des Moines, receive a 25 year plaque from Ed Finn at ICF recognizing their company's 25 years of support of independen... Read More

Dave Dixon, President of Dixon Construction in Des Moines, receives a 10-year plaque from Joe Worlund of Graceland recognizing his company's 10 years of support of independent higher education in Iowa.