DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2024 Robert D Blue Scholarship is open for applications. Applicants must be a current senior or former graduate of any Iowa high school who plans to attend a college or university within the state. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and recommendations.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — Maggie Borota from DeWitt, Iowa, was named to Buena Vista University's Fall 2023 Dean's List. Borota was among more than 500 students named to the Dean's List this semester.

The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester.

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DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation that authorizes the use and deployment of all available state resources, supplies, equipment, and materials to continue to assist Dallas County and the Perry Community in their response to and recovery from the tragic January 4 shooting at Perry High School.

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (January 9, 2024) — Concordia University, Nebraska recently named 226 students to its honors list for the Fall 2023 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least twelve credit hours qualify for the honors list.

Andrew Pfeiffer of Bettendorf (52722)

Nathan Hoft of Eldridge (52748)

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