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Iowa State honors spring graduates
Additions made -Nearly 4,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 15-17. Larry Buss and John “J.R.” Robinson received honorary degrees during spring ceremonies. Following are graduates from your area: Hometown, State; Name, Degree (if listed), Major(s), Honors (if listed) Atkins, Iowa Katelyn Abigail Buscher, Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies, Magna Cum Laude Macy K.
What We're Reading: How to Train Your Dragon
When we heard there's a live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' movie coming out this summer, we knew we had to read the book before hitting the theater. With all the driving to grad parties and extracurriculars lately, it was the perfect excuse to turn car time into story time.Written by Cressida Cowell, 'How to Train Your Dragon' follows the journey of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a quiet and thoughtful boy who's also the son of the Viking chief.
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What we're reading: Rogue
'Rouge' by Mona Awad is my latest strange gem I've found on the @libby.app! Fans of the movie 'Death Becomes Her' will instantly love this dark read; it dives deep into the beauty industry and the relationship between mothers and daughters when the daughter always feels like the ugly duckling."Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters. Northwestern College Names Academic Dean’s List
Northwestern College congratulates 414 students who earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.The Dean’s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. Of the Dean’s List students, 260 attained Collegiate Scholar status for earning a GPA of 3.
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Grant Opportunities
With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence next year, the National Endowment for the Humanities is offering programs designed to help organizations and communities strengthen programming about the American Revolution and Founding Era. Support is also available to public scholars working on books about American history. Public Impact Projects Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary support projects that focus on public interpretation of the Founding Era and the lasting impact of the people and events that propelled the Revolution.
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ISU Showcases Urban Agriculture through Statewide Pilot, Field Days Conference
Urban farmers have many competing needs, often working full-time, off-farm jobs in addition to farming in or near a city. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is working with farmers in four major metropolitan areas.Growing Urban Ag in Iowa is a pilot project that addresses issues relevant to urban farming, including alleviating hunger and increasing sustainability. Clarke University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List
Clarke University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List DUBUQUE, Iowa (June 5, 2025) - Clarke University is proud to announce that 240 students earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded undergraduate hours.
Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors
Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below. Atkins, IA Tyson Breedlove Gavin Brooks Ha
Duart among those to Receive College Funds Through Scholarship
Forty-five Iowa high school and college students have each been awarded $1,000 for college as part of the ISL Education Lending Scholarship. After two years, the program has now awarded $168,000 as college savings deposits for Iowa students.The winners were chosen from among more than 9,000 registrations from Iowa parents, high school students and college students during the spring 2025 registration period.
What We're Reading - "I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections"
'I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections' by Nora Ephron is a short, funny road trip through the mind of the screenwriter behind 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'When Harry Met Sally.' While patiently waiting for a copy of 'Heartburn' to become available on the Libby App, I picked up this nonfiction collection of essays—and I’m so glad I did.
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