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Selkens of Keystone Celebrate 50 Years
Gerald and Margaret (VonMuenster) Selken of Keystone IA were married June 11, 1966 at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Clarence IA.
They have three children: Cindy (Tom) Wagoner of Colonia IL, Angie (Rick) Becker of Vinton and Wayne Selken of Cedar Rapids. They have three grandchildren, Andrea Wagoner, Anna and Jakob Becker. They will celebrate their anniversary with their family on June 12, 2016 at their home. 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.
Gardners to celebrate 50th Anniversary
Gardner's celebrate 50th wedding anniversary -
Maurice and Pat Gardner of Garrison will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 4. Pat Hauser and Maurice Gardner were married on June 4, 1966 in Vinton.
Thank You from Ohlen family
A very warm THANK YOU for your presence and cards in honor of # 80.
Robert Ohlen, Blairstown
Geikens to celebrate 50th anniversary
Stan and Nancy (Tapper) Geiken were married June 3, 1966 at the Vinton Presbyterian Church. They are the parents of Matthew (Shelly) Geiken, of Davenport, Melissa (Andrew) Chansley, of Gilbert, Arizona, and Doug (Becky) Mart of Cedar Rapids. Their grandchildren include Cassie, Cale, Talia and Cecelia. Stan and Nancy will celebrate their anniversary later in the summer with their children and grandchildren on a trip to the Outer Banks. Iowa State Fair 2016 Fine Arts Show Increases Submissions
One of Iowa's most prestigious art shows, the Iowa State Fair Fine Arts show, is calling all Iowa artists to submit entries for display at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Premiums have increased in 2016 and artwork can now be submitted online.
New this year, fine art entries will be submitted online for added convenience and to increase opportunities for people from all over the state.
Concordia University, Nebraska names 3 spring term honors students from Atkins
Concordia University, Nebraska named 247 students to its honors list for the spring 2016 semester.
Students named to the honors list include:
Morgan Eggert, a junior from Atkins, Iowa
Matthew Gerhold, a sophomore from Atkins, Iowa
Kenzie Woltemath, a senior from Atkins, Iowa
The top 25 percent of all undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.