The following local students have been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.

The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the spring 2022 semester. Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students.

            Brittany Grendler, of Vinton, Iowa, participated in Commencement for the Luther College class of 2022 on May 22.

 The following student(s) made Mount Mercy University's Spring 2022 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

 The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in June: Atkins, IA Drake Allen, Bachelor of Business Administration, Cum LaudeWalford, IA Sarah Bell, Master of Arts 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.

 One hundred twenty-nine students were named to the Spring 2022 (January to May) Dean's List at Ellsworth Community College. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and had at least a 3.

Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2022 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized.

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"graduated with honors" - Cum Laude