CROOKSTON, MN (01/11/2017)-- Finance Student Andrea Hoeper, Muscatine, IA (52761) has been named to the Deans List at the University of Minnesota Crookston for work during the fall semester.

Students named to the fall semester 2016 Deans List at the University of Minnesota, Crookston were announced recently by the Office of the Registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation.

WAVERLY, IA (01/11/2017)-- Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 25 graduates at its Winter Commencement ceremony Sunday, Dec. 11.

Audrie Aden of Davenport graduated with a degree in Elementary Education . She is the daughter of Douglas & Carol A. Aden.

AMANA, Iowa –Come to the Amana Art Guild Painting Studio and enjoy the pleasure of exploring and painting your own ideas. This painting class is designed for both beginning and experienced painters using any medium. Bring your oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, or colored pencils. The instructor will work with you at your painting level, and will help you develop your skills at your own pace.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on Democratic leaders embracing economic changes:

“After two years, both Democratic leaders finally agree that we must have a balanced budget with economic changes to increase our competitiveness to grow jobs. That's an important positive step. Now let’s come together on a bipartisan basis to ensure all proposals truly take the state in a better direction.”

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