SALINA, Kan. Salina police have identified a woman who was found dead in a park as a 43-year-old local resident.
News reports said police have not said how Kristie Fisher died and are still gathering information about her death. Police responding to a report early Tuesday morning found Fisher lying face down near the south entrance of Lakewood Park.
She was declared dead at the scene.
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IVCCD Chancellor Kristie Fisher (right) discusses the Iowa Jobs Training Program with Board of Directors President Larry Johnson (left) and other members of the board.
Five job training agreements were approved by the Iowa Valley Community College Board of Directors at their regular meeting Wednesday night.
The 260F Iowa Jobs Training Program allows community colleges to work with local employers to meet their training needs while the state government provides funds to help offset training expenses.
“We do everything from welding to electrical to leadership training and some technology training,” IVCCD Chancellor Kristie Fisher said. “They’re a wonderful way to support local businesses.”
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IVCCD Director of Governmental Affairs Cindy Schulte (left) thanks IACCT Executive Director Emily Shields (right) for her work in advocating for Iowa’s community colleges.
An increase in funding for Iowa’s “workforce machines” is in the works.
The Iowa Valley Community College (IVCCD) Board of Directors at the meeting Wednesday heard from Association of Community College Trustees (IACCT) Executive Director Emily Shields.
“I’m very passionate about community colleges,” Shields said. “I think they’re the most important part of the higher education sector, especially going into the future.”
The Association of Community College Trustees is a non-profit organization advocating for Iowa’s 15 community colleges, and Shields said her top priority as executive director has been following the current state legislative session.