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Mount Mercy University Congratulates Fall 2021 Dean's List Students
The following students made the Mount Mercy University Dean's List for the fall semester. Congratulations, students!Atkins, IA Bryanna Howe Nolan Krueger Nathan Rohrssen Skyler Shaw Dylan Spina Anna Stenberg Jacqueline Vangilder Jenna WeltyBelle Plaine, IA Lilly ParrottBlairstown, IA Anessa SmithKey
Iowa State University Releases fall 2021 Dean’s List
More than 9,700 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2021 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Students listed below are from our area.
Mount Mercy University congratulates December 2021 graduates
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 lead courageous lives. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to 1,600+ enrolled students and uniquely blends an outstanding liberal arts education with equally outstanding professional preparation.
North Eden Willing Worker Minutes 1/16/22
North Eden Willing WorkersJanuary 16, 2022Submitted by Isabel BirkerThe North Eden Willing Workers met at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vinton. Before the meeting, club members made hot cocoa mix. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. Roll call was answered with your favorite color. Reports were read. The club has a balance of $912.13. There is $733 from the Harvest Meals to be deposited.
Clarke Announces Fall 2021 Dean's List
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Clarke University for the Fall 2021 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 hours. Congratulations to these students for their hard work. For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at marketing@clarke.
Iowa State honors December graduates
Iowa State honors December graduates More than 1,800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 17-18 at Hilton Coliseum. Lisa Schulte Moore, professor of natural resource ecology and management and associate director of Iowa State's Bioeconomy Institute, spoke at the graduate ceremony.
Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors
Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below. Atkins, IA Asa Armstrong, Benton Thad
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s 2022 Scholarship Application Now Open
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s 2022 scholarship application process is now open and students may apply for scholarships available through the Community Foundation at www.cfneia.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply for 2022 scholarships is 8:00 p.m. on March 9. CFNEIA awarded $526,960 in scholarships to high school, college, and adult students in 2021.
3 reasons to choose a career before choosing college
By SCOTT SCHNEIDERMANNIowa Student Loan Board MemberThe traditional idea of a young adult going off to residential college to explore academics and choose a career isn't always appropriate for current circumstances.Instead, high school students should explore potential careers to make an informed choice about the post-high school education or training that is most fitting for their goals.
FFA Members of the Month
By Gabby PowerNewcomer: Andrew PingenotAndrew's current SAE is a foundational SAE where he gets to explore many aspects of agriculture from Animal Systems to Power, Structural, and Technical. Andrew has been highly involved all year, and explored every opportunity he's gotten. In Ag 1, Andrew sets the tone with his class by always producing high quality work and frequently asking questions to further his understanding.