IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 22/2019) — More than 100 Iowa City-area elementary-school students participated in Healthy LifeStars, an initiative from the University of Iowa College of Public Health staffed by current UI students that fights childhood obesity by encouraging students to be more active and eat more nutritious food. Childhood obesity has become a serious public health-issue in the US, as more and more children are classified as significantly overweight.

PELLA, IOWA (May 22, 2019) — Local students were among 198 Central College students graduating with bachelor's degrees in May 2019.

The following students received their degrees:

Will Daniels of Geneseo received a bachelor's degree in Biology.

Parker Hill of Bettendorf received a bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Studies.

Cara Mack of Davenport received a bachelor's degree in Business Management.

AMES, IOWA (May 22, 2019) — Students earned scholarships and awards for outstanding work at The Fashion Show 2019 at Iowa State University.

Lauren Latham from Eldridge, who is studying apparel, merchandising, and design, took third-place in the fashion-illustration category at the show.

Kamber Causemaker from Geneseo, who is studying apparel, merchandising, and design, took first-place in the functional-design and uniforms category at the show.

AMES, IOWA (05/21/2019) — The Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology honored outstanding students with awards and scholarships at a reception on April 26 in Ames. The students were recognized for excellence in the areas of kinesiology, athletic training, and dance.

Elizabeth Fennelly, from Davenport, who is studying kinesiology and health, was recognized with the Winifred Tilden High Scholar Award for highest GPA based on fall grades in the undergraduate student category.