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.

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.

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.

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

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.

15-year-old Shannon Lynch has just transferred to Tommen College due to relentless bullying at her previous high school. Hoping for a fresh start, she keeps her head down and stays off of anyone's radar.

Harvest strawberries when the fruit are uniformly redAMES, Iowa — Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they're an early summer treat for many.

It's an odd fact that most of what we know about our world comes from secondhand sources. So many people are contained within their small-town bubbles and rely on their faith in the news outlets and history books to tell them what the rest of the world is like.