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The Man He Didn’t Have To Be [VIDEO]

The Man He Didn’t Have To Be [VIDEO]

This video hits home for me in so many ways. I was raised by an amazing stepfather (Jon) and its impossible to put into words how much of an impact he’s had on my life. He’s had a profound influence on me both personally and professionally. He’s shown me unconditional love and support throughout my…MORE

Torch Morning News You Can Use 10-5:

Torch Morning News You Can Use 10-5:

DMACC is reviewing and discussing its security procedures after last week’s shootings at a community college campus in Oregon.  The college has a crisis management team and has hired a company to monitor social media on or near the campus, especially during large events. Students and faculty were encouraged last week to talk about the…MORE

Riverfront YMCA tumbles

Riverfront YMCA tumbles

The Riverfront YMCA building in Des Moines is now history. Hundreds watched from the opposite bank of the Des Moines River as the half-a-century-old structure was imploded just before daybreak yesterday.MORE

Torch Morning News You Can Use 10-2:

Torch Morning News You Can Use 10-2:

Deere and Company workers will get a first look at their new contract on Sunday, when they meet to vote on it. The six-year pact was announced just an hour after the old six-year deal expired.  The agreement covers 10-thousand workers at 12 factories, including the ones in Ankeny and Ottumwa. NewLink Genetics in Ames…MORE

UI making coal cleaner

UI making coal cleaner

Cutting pollution from emissions may be as simple as adding oat hulls to the mix. ..that’s what U-I scientists say.  Their research discovered that burning a 50-50 mix of the hulls and coal at the university’s power plant cut carbon dioxide by 40 percent.MORE

Torch Morning News You Can Use 10-1:

Torch Morning News You Can Use 10-1:

Iowa could be getting a small number of Syrian refugees next year, according to the governor.  Governor Branstad says welcoming the displaced Syrians is a good thing, as long as they’re thoroughly vetted first.  He also wants to make sure the state is informed in advance of their arrival. Deere and Company reached a tentative…MORE

STEM program boosts scores

STEM program boosts scores

Iowa’s STEM Scale-Up programs are giving students a boost, according to a new evaluation.  It shows students taking part in the programs scored an average of 6 percentage points higher on their annual math and science assessments.  81 percent of the teachers in the program said they had more confidence teaching STEM content.MORE