By Jim SchipperIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation Board MemberMany families turn to federal and private student loans, like those offered by ISL Education Lending, to cover remaining college costs after savings, earnings and other financial aid.

The Shellsburg Area Community Group Golf Tournament would like to thank area sponsors for the June 22 Golf Tournament. 

Clarke University is proud to announce that 222 students earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.

On Friday, May 10, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the college. Graduates listed below represent those who completed their degree or diploma work during the Spring 2024 term.

Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2024 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List is an official recognition of outstanding academic accomplishment by full-time students.

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in June. Atkins, IA Brady Sadler, Bachelor of Business Administration Skyler Shaw, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum LaudeShellsburg, IA Kimberly Kessens, Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum LaudeUrbana, IA Michelle Ross, Master of Science in NursingVan Horne, IA Tatelynn Walters, Master of Science in Nursing 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.

 The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in May.  Atkins, IA Bryanna Howe, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum LaudeUrbana, IA Grace Salviati, Bachelor of Science, Cum LaudeVinton, IA Jillian White, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum LaudeWalford, IA Abigail Kaufman, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude 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.

AtkinsGrantlyn Embretson, Bachelor of Arts Marketing: Sales ManagementDrew Lange, Bachelor of Arts Social Science Teaching - Plan B All Social Science

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.