Iowa 2-year college students pay $5,320 in tuition and fees

Iowa two-year colleges charged students $5,320 in tuition and fees during the 2018-19 academic year, the ninth highest cost among 49 states examined, the College Board said in a new report.

Obituary: Vivian Mae (Paul) Buster

Vivian M. Buster, 94, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

4 U.S. House members from Iowa make $174,000 annually

Each of the four U.S. House of Representatives members representing Iowa draws an annual salary of $174,000, according to the Congressional Research Service.

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in the U.S.

Carlson College of Massage Therapy has the best 'on time' graduation rates in the state, according to an analysis of federal data.

WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Free Nurse Aide Course at Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College will possibly be offering a FREE NURSE AIDE class this summer for high school students.

WEST CHESTE R UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Filipino United Methodists focus on HIV epidemic

John Mark Santiago, former student governor of the College of Education local council at Wesleyan University-Philippines, signs paperwork to have his blood tested at an HIV and AIDS education and prevention forum at the university in Cabanatuan City, Philippines, on Oct. 30. Photo by Jon Balagan

Iowa 4-year university tuitions jumped 28% over 15 years

Iowa four-year public university tuition and fees went from $7,325 in 2004-05 to $9,364 in 2019-20, the eighth smallest increase among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the College Board said in a new report.

Obituary: Rose Marie (Morrissey) Morrissey

Rose M. Morrissey, 83, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Lutheran Living.

Iowa legislators make base salary of $25,000 per year

State lawmakers in Iowa now draw a base salary of $25,000 per year, in addition to travel outlays of 39 cents per mile, according to a recent study by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Obituary: Virginia Chamberlin

Virginia Chamberlin, 94 of Monticello, IL formally of Washington, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Obituary: Randy Yoder

Randy Yoder passed into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in Iowa

Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake, Carlson College of Massage Therapy and La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology have the best 'on time' graduation rates in Iowa, according to an analysis of federal data.

Obituary: Kathleen Mary Koenig

Kathleen Mary Koenig, 80, passed away November 14, 2019.

Obituary: Margaret Delores Campbell

Margaret Campbell, 94 of Keswick passed away Tuesday evening, November 19, 2019.

HALCYON HOUSE: Illini Restorative Care Awarded Top Medicare-Medicaid Rating

Illini Restorative Care Awarded Top Medicare-Medicaid Rating

KALONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Landscaping, interior changes at Dutch Country Inn designed to improve guests experience

Landscaping, interior changes at Dutch Country Inn designed to improve guests experience

Obituary: Marion Leroy Leichty

Marion Leroy Leichty of Kalona, formally of Noble, IA, passed away peacefully at University of Iowa Hospital, Monday, November 18, 2019.

Iowa community college tuitions jumped 38% over 15 years

Iowa two-year college tuition and fees at public institutions went from $3,956 in 2004-05 to $5,459 in 2019-20, the 30th largest increase among 49 states studied, the College Board said in a new report.

Iowa governor makes annual salary of $130,000

The governor of Iowa now draws a yearly salary of $130,000, the 33rd highest salary among the governors of the 50 states, according to recently reported financial data and media reports.

Obituary: LaVonne (Sexauer) Klopfenstein

LaVonne Klopfenstein, 90, of Winfield passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.