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Yard and Garden: Building and Caring for a Terrarium

Terrarium in a small glass container with lid open to eliminate excess moisture.

Snowy afternoons make an ideal time to construct a terrarium AMES, Iowa — Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go for months without water under the proper conditions. In addition, a wide variety of plants can be grown that […]

OSKALOOSA SCHOOLS OVERFLOW WITH GENEROSITY IN ‘CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD’ BOOK DONATION

Oskaloosa Middle School students receiving the books donated by Book Vault.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools would like to express its gratitude to Book Vault and the community members who participated in the “Christmas Around the World” event in November. The initiative aimed to spread the joy of reading and cultural diversity by encouraging individuals and families to donate books to school libraries. The […]

IHCC Releases 2023 Fall Graduates

Indian Hills Community College

NOVEMBER 27, 2023   OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 48 students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2023 Fall Term.   This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science […]

Indian Hills Fall Honor Roll

Indian Hills Community College

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 438 students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2023 Fall Term. To be included on the Honor Roll an IHCC student must be enrolled full-time and have a grade point average for the term of 3.5 […]

INDIAN HILLS RECEIVES NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) ADVANCED TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION (ATE) GRANT

Indian Hills

OTTUMWA– Indian Hills Community College has been awarded a federal grant to strengthen cybersecurity training in rural Iowa. The Growing Rural Iowa’s Cybersecurity Workforce Project will enable IHCC to add more cybersecurity curriculum into its existing cybersecurity and systems administration associate of applied science degree program. Other project initiatives include restructuring the curriculum to add […]

Indian Hills Software Development students receive awards from Cambridge Investment Research Internship and Employment Program

Cambridge Investment Research Awards internship and scholarships for Indian Hills Software Development Students

Indian Hills Community College and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. have announced the second group of students who will participate in the Cambridge Internship and Employment Program. The program guarantees an internship with Cambridge Investment Research and includes a $4800 scholarship for each recipient. The students who were selected for this program are Colton Sheldon, a […]

PAM OLDES NAMED DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES OF OSKALOOSA SCHOOLS

As director of dining services, Oldes has already been actively involved in her first major project: leading the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — A new chef is leading the food service program at Oskaloosa Schools this year, and will usher in a new vision and opportunity for students and staff meals. Most recently, Oldes served as the executive chef of One Eleven Public House in Knoxville, Iowa. There, she oversaw recipe creation, menu planning, food […]

Dr. Tim Foster Named Fellow for the National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship

The National Book Foundation has named Oskaloosa High School Spanish teacher Dr. Tim Foster one of eight members of the inaugural cohort selected for the NBF Teacher Fellowship.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The National Book Foundation has named Oskaloosa High School Spanish teacher Dr. Tim Foster one of eight members of the inaugural cohort selected for the NBF Teacher Fellowship. The NBF Teacher Fellowship is a new initiative developed to support and celebrate teachers serving grades 6-12 using innovative methods to enhance reading experiences. […]

STEVEN SATTZ NAMED ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL OF OSKALOOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Steven Sattz is the next associate principal of Oskaloosa Elementary School. (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — With the new year, a new administrator is starting work at Oskaloosa Community Schools. Steven Sattz is the next associate principal of Oskaloosa Elementary School. Sattz brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as a special education teacher and volleyball coach in the Pella Community Schools, Sigourney Community […]

IHCC Releases 2023 Summer Graduate List

Indian Hills Community College

AUGUST 28, 2023 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2023 Summer Term. This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Diploma […]

               

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