Catholic higher education — an asset for Iowa and Iowans

This is a turbulent time for higher education, both nationally and here in Iowa. Students, families and state leaders have questions about value, relevance and trust. More than 1.2 million fewer undergraduates are in college now than just before the pandemic hit. 

In this challenging environment, private, non-profit higher education provides powerful assets to students, our local communities and our state. In Iowa, private colleges and…