The following students from Benton County or with relatives in Benton County graduated with a degree from the University of Iowa.Name/City/Degree/Majors/HonorsAtkinsGrace McGovern, Bachelor of Arts, Interactive Digital StudiesMegan McGovern, Master of Arts, Speech-Language PathologyShannon Stolen, Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood EducationBelle PlaineAiden Hoeg, Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Management: Business AdministrationCenter PointCourtney Perry, Bachelor of Arts, CommunicationDysartKrystal Putz, Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education-TeachingFairfaxBriana Wright, Bachelor of Arts, Marketing: Advertising and Digital MediaDaniel Larson, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Middle Level Education Dual MajorKeystoneKaylee Kruse, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary EducationLaPorte CityKaylee Johnson, Bachelor of Arts, Management: Business AdministrationMt.

The American Legion kitchen cooler has bit the dust. Anyone who can help us locate a merchandiser cooler or large refrigerator please contact Craig Streeter at 319-721-5305.

The 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates! Atkins,

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring semester Dean's List honoring 1,788 students has been released by Registrar Kelly Browning. To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade point average of at least 3.

More than 10,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2021 Dean's List.

           Newelle Dalton, Luther College first-year of Urbana, Iowa, has been named to the 2021 Spring Dean's List.Luther College's Spring 2021 Dean's List includes 738 students; 64 first-years, 167 sophomores, 169 juniors and 338 seniors.

Iowa Lakes Community College recognizes students for their academic excellence President's List. Among those recognized were, Matthew Bandy, of Walford, Iowa.

These honors are awarded to students who have completed at least 36 credit hours toward a degree, have an overall grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.

One hundred thirty-nine University of Iowa student-athletes have been named to the 2021 Spring Academic All-Big Ten team, the conference office announced Thursday.

The Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF), an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA), is seeking volunteers to serve on its governing committee.