Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13. The free festivities will occur from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Drake University tent on Rock Island Avenue just east of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage.
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Taking the pledge is popular, and risky, for candidates
Dennis Goldford, Drake politics professor, said lawmakers sometimes need flexibility and that signing political pledges gums up governing by making compromise difficult, if not impossible, to achieve.
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At 19, he's a mini-mogul in summer treats game
Drake student Steven Laugerman is interviewed about owning and operating multiple Tropical Sno stands, a job he began as a 14-year-old, thanks to a loan from his parents.
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Professor Matthew Doré earns accolades from Iowa State bar
Matthew Doré, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins distinguished professor of law at Drake University, recently received the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) Outstanding Section Chair Award.
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Drake science students celebrate summer research, present findings
Thanks to grants provided by Drake's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, nine students have spent two months pursuing individual subjects of interest.
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Local staging of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ features Drake faculty, staff and students
The play will be staged outdoors on the grounds of Salisbury House and Gardens.
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Shaking and stirring her way to the top
Drake alumna Misty Kalkofen began bartending while attending Harvard Divinity School. She's recognized as a leading force in researching and reviving vintage cocktails in Boston and has appeared in the pages of publications such as Bon Appetit and The Wall Street Journal.
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Drake law professor to speak at American Bar Association annual meeting
Peter K. Yu, the Kern Family chair in intellectual property law at Drake University Law School, will speak at the annual meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA) in August.
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Waukee's newest couple is dedicated to education
Amy Johnson, who earned her master's degree from Drake University, is the new Waukee Middle School principal. Her husband Kirk Johnson is the new Waukee High School principal.