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NCCC Team Cedar 1 helps fight blight in Flint, Michigan

427 Wartburg students named to Winter/May Term Dean's List
Wartburg College has recognized 427 students who were named to the 2016 Winter/May Term Dean's List.
Those honored include:
Sara Jorgensen of Vinton
Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne
Korbi Burkey of Walker
Tate Hadachek of Dysart
The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the two terms.
NCCC Oak 2 Builds New Path for Marsh Haven Nature Center

NCCC Oak 7 Travels to Camp Courageous in Northwestern Ohio
By: Sarah Feyers
On May 1, NCCC Team Oak 7 loaded up their van and began their seven and a half hour journey to Whitehouse, Ohio, a small town in the Toledo metropolitan area, where they would serve Camp Courageous, a summer camp for individuals with developmental disabilities. Not only was this Oak 7’s second project, but also their first project outside of the state of Iowa, where the team served for their first round project.
MCC Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Graduates Announced
On Friday, May 6, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the College. Graduates listed below represent those who completed their degree or diploma work during the fall 2015 term and spring 2016 terms; those who complete their degree requirements this summer will be announced in late July.
Graduates are listed by their hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded (AA is Associate in Arts, AS is Associate in Science, AGS is Associate in General Studies, AAS is Associate in Applied Science), and the students' majors.
Selkens of Keystone Celebrate 50 Years

4,595 receive degrees at ISU commencement
At Iowa State University's spring commencement ceremonies, 4,595 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 3,818 undergraduate degrees, 496 master's degrees, 141 veterinary medicine degrees and 140 doctor of philosophy degrees.
Of the students receiving bachelor's degrees, 1,141 graduated "With Distinction" (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude).
Virginia Bistline to Celebrate 90th
Virginia Bistline of Brandon, will celebrate her 90th birthday on June 14th.
The family would like to surprise her with a card shower. Cards can be mailed to her at 5086 26th Ave., Brandon IA 52210
Mount Mercy University recognizes May graduates
The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University offers students a personal, practical and faith-inspired education that distinctly blends professional career preparation and liberal arts with a strong curriculum grounded in leadership and service.
Mount Mercy University recognizes outstanding achievements at Honors Convocation
The following student received recognition for outstanding achievement at Mount Mercy University during Honors Convocation this spring:
Vinton, Aimee C. Redlinger, The President's Award
Over 50 students were recognized during the ceremony for excelling in academics and extra-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Mount Mercy.