271 students graduate from Cornell College

MOUNT VERNON, IA (06/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Cornell College conferred degrees on 271 students on May 10, 2015.

Rachel Henning of DeWitt graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and minored in Psychology

Irene Herzig of Davenport graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English-Literature Concentration and minored in Philosophy

Bryce Lightner of Davenport graduated with a Bachelor of Special Studies in Kinesology-Teaching and a certificate in Secondary Education

More than 250 students named to Cornell College Dean's List

MOUNT VERNON, IA (06/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Cornell College named nearly 250 students to its Dean's List for the Spring 2105 semester.

Alexandra Brewster of Muscatine earned Honors.

Alexandra Brewster of Muscatine earned Honors.

Maxwell Freilinger of Muscatine earned Honors.

Rachel Henning of DeWitt earned Honors.

Andrew Klocke of Coal Valley earned Honors.

Kaylin Voss of Davenport earned Honors.

Kaci Yost of Eldridge earned High Honors.

Honors signifies a semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79; High Honors signifies an average of 3.8 to 3.99; and Highest Honors signifies a 4.0 grade point average. Cornell named 250 students, or approximately 20 percent of its student body, to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship -- all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named one of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Cedar County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on Wednesday, August 5, at 1:00 pm to address questions that land owners, tenants, or other interested individuals have about farmland leasing.

The meeting will be held at the Cedar County Extension Office, 107 Cedar Street. The meeting is approximately 2 ½ hours in length. Similar meetings are being held across Iowa during the month of August.

Attendees will gain understanding of current cash rental rate surveys and factors driving next year's rents such as market trends and input costs. Estimating a cash rental rate is a constant of the farm leasing arrangements meeting. This year's decreased profitability will require landlords and tenants to look closely at 2016 production cost estimates. Attendees will learn about types of leases and results of farmland value surveys. A 100-page workbook will be included with registration that includes land leasing information such as surveys, sample written lease agreement and termination forms, and many other publications.

"Due to changes in commodity markets, cash rent values, land values, and government programs, farmland owners and tenants may have more decisions over the next year than in previous years.  This meeting provides information to stay up to date on farmland lease issues." says Ryan Drollette, ISU Extension and Outreach Farm and Ag Business Management Specialist. Drollette will be the presenter at the meeting.

Registration is $25 per individual and $40 per couple. An additional $5 fee will be added if registering fewer than two calendar days before the workshop. Pre-register by calling the Cedar County Extension and Outreach office at 563-886-6157.

GRADE 6 - PRINCIPAL'S LIST

Sydney Andersen

Lily Beardsley

Annabelle Bishop

Kaden Boden

Ella Darrow

Anna Do

Joseph Dockery-Jackson

Dana Egan

Grace Ekstrom

Anthony Guzzo

Errin Hoffman

Jack Janssen

Emily Klauer

Luke Lofgren

Casey Magee

Janie Martens

Jackson Marx

Margo Maynard

Morgan Moore

Jacob Morel

John Nonnenmann

Zachary Otten-Thoms

Jack Patting

Miriana Peterson

Brook Pickslay

Audrey Reynolds

William Taylor

Brianna Waller

GRADE 6 - HONOR ROLL

Brock Clark

David Dierickx

Lucy Evans

Seth Paniamogan

Alexandra Amacher

Grace Anders

Samantha Coleman

Tyler Estes

Ted Fogel

Mady Freyberger

Jaylen Gore

Adam Hyder

Gianna Jewhurst

Madilynn Klauer

David Moens

Grace Moore

Daniel Smith

Megan Tanghe

Alexis Wilkens

GRADE 7 - HONOR ROLL

Pat Barszczewski

Anthony Bullock

Collin Cincola

Dylan Fogel

Collin Snyder

Tony VanDeWalle

Vanessa Verschoore

Emma Beardsley

Gabe Beardsley

Chloe Boyd

Anna Darrow

John Do

Anthony Dockery-Jackson

Sydney Elliott

Jonathan Fernandez

Grant Florence

Parker Georlett

Lauren Hird

Hannah Luppen

Olivia Manternach

Aaron Mickelson

Haley Mosley

Paige Nimrick

Taylor Parker

Faith Pickslay

Mary Powers

Vanessa Reger

Ava Reynolds

Lily Schoeck

Logan Swartz

GRADE 8 - HONOR ROLL

Kaitlyn Bender

Emily Elliott

Morgan Mander

Nate Maynard

Olivia McCarthy

Claudia Ruiz

Lillian Steffen

Natika Woods

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Minor League Baseball today announced its list of Top 25 teams in licensed merchandise sales for 2014, with the combined totals of all 160 teams setting a Minor League Baseball record with more than $60.3 million in retail sales.

The $60.3 million total marks an 8.8 percent increase over 2013's total of $55.4 million in retail sales, which had been the second highest total recorded since Minor League Baseball's licensing program began in 1992. The previous record was $60 million in sales, set in 1994. The totals are based on total licensed merchandise sales from January 1 - December 31, 2014, and include the 160 teams in the domestic-based leagues that charge admission to their games.

Alphabetically, the list includes: the Akron RubberDucks, Albuquerque Isotopes, Birmingham Barons, Carolina Mudcats, Charlotte Knights, Columbus Clippers, Corpus Christi Hooks, Dayton Dragons, Durham Bulls, El Paso Chihuahuas, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Indianapolis Indians, Lake Elsinore Storm, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Louisville Bats, Portland Sea Dogs, Quad Cities River Bandits, Reno Aces, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Rochester Red Wings, Sacramento River Cats, Salt Lake Bees, Toledo Mud Hens, Trenton Thunder and Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

"The Top 25 list reflects the popularity of Minor League Baseball team names and logos across the country," said Sandie Hebert, Director of Licensing for Minor League Baseball. "The fact that nine of the teams on this year's list were not on the list last year shows that teams are keeping their logos creative, fresh and most of all, fun."

Online sales have also played a significant role in the steady growth of merchandise sales, as Minor League Baseball experienced a 17.6 percent increase over 2013. "Our consumers are taking advantage of the opportunity to buy Minor League Baseball merchandise online and at the ballpark," said Hebert. "Our clubs reported online sales in all 50 states and several foreign countries, highlighting Minor League Baseball's popularity across the country and abroad."

Of the Top 25 teams, 24 have online stores using the MiLB platform. Visit www.MiLBStore.com to find merchandise from the Top 25 list of teams, and other MiLB teams.
About Minor League Baseball Minor League Baseball, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla., is the governing body for all professional baseball teams in the United States, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic that are affiliated with Major League Baseball teams through their farm systems. Fans are coming out in unprecedented numbers to this one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Minor League Baseball ballparks. In 2013, Minor League Baseball attracted more than 41 million fans to its ballparks to see the future stars of the sport hone their skills. From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since its founding in 1901. For more information about Minor League Baseball, visit www.MiLB.com.

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