Iowa lawmakers are exploring a proposal to enable the state's community colleges to offer bachelor's degree programs, ...

An Iowa bill would allow community colleges to offer bachelor's degree programs. Will lawmakers give startup funding to help ...

"This was not a priority we brought to the Legislature," Emily Shields, executive director of the nonprofit advocacy ...

Rep. Taylor Collins serves as chair of the House Committee on Higher Education. He lives in Mediapolis and represents Iowa House District 95. For too long, higher education in Iowa has drifted from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chairs of the Iowa House Higher Education Committee and the Iowa Senate Education Committee are focused on community college ...

First year respiratory therapy students (from left) Lilly Topping, Macy Espe, and Myrna Mawete practice techniques as respiratory therapy program director Liliana Hoffnagle gives instructions at ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Community Colleges for Iowa has released a report arguing that with certain changes and “careful” planning, bringing bachelor’s degree programs to community ...

With Iowa’s community college system set to celebrate 60 years of serving students, its leaders are getting ready to work ...

Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson on the "Iowa Press" set on Oct. 31, 2025. (Iowa PBS photo) The president of the Des Moines Area Community College says he’s “a little concerned” ...