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Local students named to Central College dean's list

The following students were named to the spring 2016 Central College dean's list. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.
Article Thumbnail. Members of Oak 5 show off their strength with contestants of the 'Aullwood Amazing Race.'

NCCC Oak 5 Assists in Aullwood Summer Earth Adventures‏

By Erin Manion, Oak 5 Oak 5 has been hard at work in Dayton, Ohio with Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm. The team continues to advance on the organization’s central project, which takes form in a new public trail leading visitors from the nature center to the duck pond at the edge of the Aullwood farm.

Franks graduates from Kirkwood

Heather Franks of Norway was among the members of the Kirkwood Community College  graduating class of 2015 – 2016. College faculty and administration joined friends and family in saluting the graduates at commencement ceremonies at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, May 14.

Shellsburg Parental input requested

Shellsburg families, we need your input! Funding is available to provide transportation to and from the Elementary, for our Free Summer Meal Program! We would like your suggestions for a pick-up/drop off site(s).

Newhall student Hailey Benson presents research at Central College

Central College student Hailey Benson of Newhall presented research during Central's Undergraduate Research Symposium this spring. The event provided more than 200 students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.

Rachel Gordon named to UNL Dean's List

Rachel Danielle Gordon of Shellsburg has been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year.

Mount Mercy University recognizes June graduates

The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this June. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 22, 2016, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Area students named to UIU Dean's List

Upper Iowa University has announced its Dean's List for the 2016 Spring semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.