IOWA – Nearly 79% of students who used Iowa’s funding program for K-12 private schools were “already projected” to attend private schools, according to a report released Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by Iowa Auditor Rob Sand. The Iowa Department of Education called the report a “policy ...
GLADBROOK – The Gladbrook High School Class of 1963 participated in the 104th anniversary of Gladbrook’s Corn Carnival on Friday, June 12, 2026. Some of the 15 attendees started their 63rd reunion by visiting the impressive Panther Pavilion in City Park. A total of 23 then met in the ...
GLADBROOK – On Friday night, June 12, of Corn Carnival, the Gladbrook High School Class of 1976 got together to celebrate our 50th class reunion. Along with the reunion, it is our nation’s 250th birthday and we graduated as the “Bicentennial Graduates.” We had a great time reminiscing, ...
AMES – Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 14-16. The following are graduates from the local area. Garwin -Moriah Rachel Groth, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, B.A., Summa ...
WAVERLY – Wartburg College has recognized 507 students who were named the 2026 Winter/May Term Dean's List. The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the terms. Four of the five course credits have to be graded ...
WATERLOO – Hawkeye Community College announces the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester. To make the Dean’s List, an individual must be a full-time student and successfully complete 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semesters with a semester GPA of 3.50 or better for courses ...
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 dean’s lists. Students named to the dean’s list demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Garwin: ...
CEDAR FALLS – The University of Northern Iowa is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students named to the spring 2026 graduation lists. Congratulations to these local outstanding Panthers on their hard work and success! Garwin -Parker Scurr — Master of Arts, Counseling: ...
TAMA – Tama County Women, Land & Legacy (WLL) announces its 56th event, “Roots, Wings & Wild Things: soil health, pollinators and beneficial insects” will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at the South Tama Elementary School prairie located at 1611 Country Club Drive in Tama. ...
WATERLOO – The following are Hawkeye Community College Spring 2026 graduates from the local area. –Nicole Bryant; Garwin; Practical Nursing; Diploma –Landyn Brubaker; Gladbrook; Diesel Technology; AAS –Adelyn Sienknecht; Gladbrook; Ag Business Management and Liberal Arts; AAS and ...