Ninety-two children who became U.S. citizens on Sunday each received a free copy of a book about young immigrants coming to Iowa. "Zakery's Bridge" was written by Drake English Professor Carol Spaulding-Kruse and Kay Smith.
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Former labor secretary cancels Feb. 2 speech at Drake University
Due to illness, Robert B. Reich will not be visiting Iowa to give speeches at Drake and two other locations.
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Drake English prof publishes book on young immigrants’ journeys to Iowa
Carol Spaulding-Kruse and co-author Kay Smith will celebrate the release of "Zakery's Bridge" at a naturalization ceremony for 100 children on Sunday, Jan. 30.
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Five of nine Iowa Supreme Court finalists have Drake Law ties
1-28-2011 : The Des Moines Register
Drake Law Adjunct Professor Edward Mansfield, Adjunct Professor Judge Robert Blink, and three Drake Law alumni are among the nine finalists to be sent to Gov. Terry Branstad for consideration on the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Five of nine Iowa Supreme Court finalists have Drake Law ties
Drake Law Adjunct Professor Edward Mansfield and four Drake Law alumni are among the nine finalists to be sent to Gov. Terry Branstad for consideration on the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Rare championship awards, high-grade cards highlight football only auction
Baseball legend Babe Ruth is dressed in a Drake football uniform in a 1920 photo up for auction at a football-themed event held on the evening before Super Bowl XLV.
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Every school, every Thursday
Dustin Harmsen, a recent Drake University graduate, is the new music teacher at Oak Park Elementary School in Des Moines.
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Ankeny school board president announces re-election bid
Leslie Petersen, president of the school board in Ankeny, Iowa, plans to run for re-election. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Drake University.
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Iowa Adjutant General Orr gets a second star from Branstad
Drake alumnus Timothy Orr, the top officer in the Iowa National Guard, has been promoted to major general by Gov. Terry Branstad.
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Jazz saxophonist Chris Potter inspires Drake students to pursue musical innovation
Potter, a Grammy-nominated performer and composer, conducted a master class and concert at Drake.