For those college-bound high schoolers and those seeking to attend a powerline/lineworker technical college
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Missouri River Energy Services and its 61 local public power utilities, including Moorhead Public Service, have announced scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high school students and those seeking to attend a powerline/lineworker technical college.
Twelve $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to help offset the cost of higher education.
Graduating high school seniors whose families are customers of MRES member municipal electric systems are eligible for one of five MRES $1,000 scholarships awarded annually and renewable up to three additional years.
Iowa Community Capital expands microlending reach to Black community
$500,000 grant from Wells Fargo will boost programâs capacity Friday, January 15, 2021 6:00 AM Before the pandemic, business was “going really well” for Margaret Ajawin’s north Des Moines grocery and specialty shop, African Express. The South Sudanese immigrant started the small shop in 2015 to provide a selection of native grocery items tailored to the immigrant communities from African countries. Using microloans from Solidarity Microfinance for buying inventory, she built up a steady clientele and over time broadened her offerings to African clothing as well as jewelry, hair products, cosmetics and beauty products. She also got a license to sell beer, wine and cigarettes.
Wee stepping down at NICC Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:52 AM
Northeast Iowa Community (NICC) President Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D., will step down as president of the College effective June 30, 2022. The announcement was made by Ken Reimer, D.V.M., chair of NICC s Board of Trustees.
“For the past 10 years, Dr. Wee’s servant leadership has helped Northeast Iowa Community College become a force in the district, engaging in educational and training opportunities for students, businesses and economic development. District-wide and state-wide, Dr. Wee is well-known, respected, intelligent and hard-working. Under Dr. Wee’s guidance, NICC is more agile and resilient in our fast-changing environment. His staff is well prepared and positioned for continued growth now and into the future. He has the trust of all who associate with him,” said Reimer.
BY Tori L. Stofferson Kearney Public Schools | Communications | December 12, 2020
Courtesy/Kearney High School Principal Dr. Christopher Loofe Kearney Public Schools.
Kearney, Neb. Kearney High School Principal Dr. Christopher Loofe has been named Outstanding New Principal of the Year by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Brad Jacobsen, President of the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP), announced that recipients of this award demonstrate leadership in the region and the state.
“Dr. Loofe is extremely worthy of this award. He consistently demonstrates a willingness to take on new challenges and master new skills and always maintains the highest level of professionalism,” said KPS Superintendent Dr. Kent Edwards. “Dr. Loofe’s greatest strength is his unique skill of establishing a purposeful, pe