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.

15-year-old Shannon Lynch has just transferred to Tommen College due to relentless bullying at her previous high school. Hoping for a fresh start, she keeps her head down and stays off of anyone's radar.

Harvest strawberries when the fruit are uniformly redAMES, Iowa — Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they're an early summer treat for many.

It's an odd fact that most of what we know about our world comes from secondhand sources. So many people are contained within their small-town bubbles and rely on their faith in the news outlets and history books to tell them what the rest of the world is like.

This month I'm teaming up with my niece to read 'Investigators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S.' by John Patrick Green. We're reading together as part of our library's Joined Forces Book Club.

We’re excited to let you know that students from your area have made the Iowa Central President’s or Dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester! Bryce Walker of Vinton has been named to the President’s List at Iowa Central Community College for the spring 2024 semester.

Do you find yourself ever struggling to find meaning in life? Or has someone you loved died and left a lingering fear of death? If either of these questions keep you up at night: please read the memoir entitled "When Breath Becomes Air" by American neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi.

Wartburg College has recognized 466 students who were named the 2024 Winter/May Term Dean's List.The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.