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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.

Urbana's Colin Kramer graduates from Central College

Central College senior Colin Kramer of Urbana graduated May 14 in Pella, Iowa. Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service.

ISU students named to spring semester Dean's List

More than 8,149 Iowa State University undergraduates have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2016 spring semester Dean's List.