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Happy Birthday wishes are being sent to a special lady, Mary Barnes! On Saturday, July 6th she will be celebrating her 90th Birthday!Wishing you a wonderful day to celebrate!

By Jim SchipperIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation Board MemberMany families turn to federal and private student loans, like those offered by ISL Education Lending, to cover remaining college costs after savings, earnings and other financial aid. But the options for college financing can be confusing. Here are seven tips for finding the right loans for your family.

The Shellsburg Area Community Group Golf Tournament would like to thank area sponsors for the June 22 Golf Tournament. 

Clarke University is proud to announce that 222 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded undergraduate hours.  For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at marketing@clarke.

On Friday, May 10, 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 Spring 2024 term.  Graduates are listed by their hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded (AA is Associate of Arts, AS is Associate of Science, AGS is Associate of General Studies and AAS is Associate of Applied Science), and the students' majors.

Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2024 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. Local students named to the list include:Maddison Brenneis - La Porte CityDeshaylea Pfannebecker - Belle Plaine, IASuzanne Reed - Newhall, IAMaylee McK

Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students. To make the Dean’s List, an individual must be a full-time student and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semesters with a semester GPA of 3.

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in June. Atkins, IA Brady Sadler, Bachelor of Business Administration Skyler Shaw, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum LaudeShellsburg, IA Kimberly Kessens, Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum LaudeUrbana, IA Michelle Ross, Master of Science in NursingVan Horne, IA Tatelynn Walters, Master of Science in Nursing Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.

 The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in May.  Atkins, IA Bryanna Howe, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum LaudeUrbana, IA Grace Salviati, Bachelor of Science, Cum LaudeVinton, IA Jillian White, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum LaudeWalford, IA Abigail Kaufman, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.

AtkinsGrantlyn Embretson, Bachelor of Arts Marketing: Sales ManagementDrew Lange, Bachelor of Arts Social Science Teaching - Plan B All Social Science TeachingBelle PlaineAlexander Werth,  Bachelor of Arts Biology: Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology KeystoneKaylee Hynek, Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education: Purple PathwayMount Aub