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54 Nursing Graduates Honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony
On May 16, Mount Mercy University pinned over 50 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Graduates Grace Lamont ’25 and Anna Horsfall ‘25 were featured as student speakers at the event. The Sister Mary Edward McConohy Nursing Award, which signifies high scholastic ability, professional integrity and the spirit of nursing, was given to Maddy Reid ’25.
Concordia Nebraska confers degrees to 2025 graduates
On May 10, Concordia University, Nebraska awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 430 individuals. The class of 2025 was honored during an undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony.Dr. Gene Edward Veith, writer and retired professor of literature, delivered this year’s commencement address. Veith previously served as the Provost of Patrick Henry College and a Professor of English at Concordia University Wisconsin.
Moving Sale - (Thursday-Saturday) May 22-24
A moving sale will be held from Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24 at 805 W. 17th St., Vinton. Hours will be:Thursday 3-7Friday 9-5Saturday 9-1Antiques, garden items, furniture, household, misc.You don't want to miss this sale!
Aubrey Gates named to USF Spring 2025 Dean's List
The University of Sioux Falls congratulates 515 students who made the Spring 2025 Dean's List. Aubrey Gates of La Porte City, IA, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Spring 2025 Dean's List. Gates is majoring in Exercise Science.Gates was among 515 students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List.
What We’re Reading: Olive Kitteridge

Virginia’s Pick: The Lost Bride Trilogy

What We're Reading: The Story She left Behind

What We're Reading: Murder by Cheesecake

Kirkwood Commencement Set for May 17
Kirkwood Community College will hold its 2025 Commencement ceremony at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 10 a.m. More than 2,300 students are expected to graduate with approximately 650 students taking part in the ceremony. A total of 3,525 credit degrees, diplomas and certificates are expected to be awarded in the current academic year.
What We're Reading: "Olivetti"
