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Brian Voss Corded as Professional Educator
Brian Voss of Atkins, IA has been honored by the Iowa State University Educator Preparation Program for achieving the rank of a professional educator.
Voss, who studied , was one of 191 Iowa State University graduates who were bestowed with academic cords of light blue, the traditional color worn by those in the field of education receiving bachelor's degrees, in a ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2016 in Stephen's Auditorium in Ames.
Caitlyn Conway elected to Student Senate
Central College student Caitlyn Conway of Blairstown has been elected for 2016-17 Student Senate.
Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service.
University of Dubuque Announces May 2016 Graduates
The University of Dubuque held its 164th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center as well as Heritage Center's John and Alice Butler Hall on the UD campus. Degrees were conferred upon 413 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students.
Dr. Marta Abele, MEd, PhD, professor of education and director of the Bridge Program at UD, delivered the Commencement address, titled "It's All in the Name.
University of Dubuque Announces May 2016 Graduates
The University of Dubuque held its 164th Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 14, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center as well as Heritage Center's John and Alice Butler Hall on the UD campus. Degrees were conferred upon 413 undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students.
Dr. Marta Abele, MEd, PhD, professor of education and director of the Bridge Program at UD, delivered the Commencement address, titled "It's All in the Name.
Two area students graduate from Creighton University
Creighton University conferred more than 1,700 degrees during its two 2016 Commencement ceremonies on May 14.
Area graduates include Jacqueline Hilmer of Walker and Mary Aubrey of Urbana.
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolls 4,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate and professional students among nine schools and colleges. No other university its size offers students such a comprehensive academic environment with personal attention from faculty-mentors.
Atkins Midshipman participates in Navy Summer Cruise

Vinton Garden Club News
The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met 12:30pm, Aprl 27 at Vinton Public Library with Bristol Gibson as hostess. The program “Soaring with the Eagles” speaker, Karen Phelps, Benton County Naturalist, presented a very interesting program.
President Fran Stueck called the meeting to order at 1:30pm.
Coder and Wilmot Graduate from Iowa School Business Management Academy

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #24 to depart May 18
We would like to announce that Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #24 will depart Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 from Cedar Rapids to Washington, DC, with another group of Iowa Veterans.
This flight is sponsored by Quaker, a longtime supporter of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight.
There are 86 Veterans on this flight.
WWII 7
Korea 55
Vietnam Era 23
Persian Gulf 1
Veterans will begin checking in at 5:10 AM, with a scheduled departure of 6:30 AM.
Emily Howes-Vonstein among graduates honored by Governor
