Hawkeye Community College Announces Spring 2026 Graduates

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 2, 2026 11:46 am

The following are Hawkeye Community College spring semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown.

Rodney and Shannon Janssen’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2026 9:07 pm

Please help us celebrate Rod and Shannon Janssen’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.Rod and Shannon were married on June 12, 1976, at Grace Trinity Church in Shellsburg, Iowa.

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 1, 2026 12:04 pm

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

University of Dubuque Spring Semester 2026 Academic Dean's List

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
May 31, 2026 4:05 pm

The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Spring Semester 2026 Academic Dean's List: Bree Swenson, Shellsburg Brenna Trinkle, Vinton Gage Weber, Walford Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average of 3.

Olivet Nazarene University names Lund to Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
May 28, 2026 11:57 am

 Olivet Nazarene University named Aubrey Lund of Garrison to the Dean’s List during the recently completed spring 2026 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.

Kriner named to Chancellor's List at Western Carolina University

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2026 11:57 am

Zoey J. Kriner of Center Point was among those recognized by Western Carolina University. She is one of the 3,170 students who were named to the Chancellor's List for the spring of 2026.

46 Nursing Graduates Honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
May 21, 2026 11:54 am

On May 15, Mount Mercy University pinned over 40 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Graduates Calli Janik '26 and Madelyn Wade '26 were featured as student speakers at the event.

‘County Roads’ Podcast on Farm Business, Finance and Legal Realities Launches

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 21, 2026 11:54 am

Farmers navigating the business side of their operations can access a new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,” a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face.

New Enrollment-Based Portfolios for ISave 529 Accounts

STATE TREASURER
May 20, 2026 12:38 pm

State Treasurer Roby Smith announced new Enrollment-Based Portfolios for ISave 529 accounts to make it easier for families to choose their investment options.

Kirkwood Community College graduates announced

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 18, 2026 8:26 pm

The 2026 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 9, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids.