GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (April 24, 2025) — A recent American Enterprise Institute report does a good job of identifying and describing long-term trends in student performance using national and international assessment data.

However, a review finds that the report then falls short in its attempts to analyze and understand the factors driving these trends.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2025) — The Iowa Energy Summit, hosted by the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE), will take place October 29-30 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, Iowa. The conference committee is now accepting abstract submissions from companies and individuals to present at the Summit.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 23, 2025) — Following a twelve-day strike at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Ottumwa, members of Teamsters Local 238 have ratified their best-ever collective bargaining agreement at the facility.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2025) — From a quiet first-year student to a seasoned campus leader with a 3.95 GPA, William Plumley has made the most of every opportunity at Monmouth College. A double major in history and political science, with minors in two additional fields, Plumley has consistently embraced challenges across academics, leadership, athletics, and the arts, all while maintaining a balanced and purposeful approach.