CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in August 2019. A commencement ceremony was held May 19, 2019, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) — Special performers, a concert, an event celebrating the human spirit, and a spring through the history of Scottish literature will highlight this year's Monmouth College Family Weekend.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2019) — Iowa’s Area Education Agencies and AEA PREP have been working to embed Future Ready Iowa's goal of having 70 percent of Iowans with post-secondary credentials by 2025 in Iowa high schools. AEA PREP, a service of Iowa’s AEAs, kicked off this year with a two-day institute, involving national experts on improving post-secondary attainment and increasing credentials with an equity focus on low-income, minority, and students with disabilities.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 25, 2019) — Five Upper Iowa University (UIU) graduates will be specially honored at the annual Alumni Awards and Honor Class Brunch as part of the University's "Tie Dye and Tailfeathers" Homecoming celebration October 3-5. Being recognized in 2019 for their accomplishments either professionally, as an emerging alumni, or through service to the University, community, or country are the following award recipients:

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) — Today in his political-science classes, Monmouth College professor Andrew Audette expects to talk about the word of the day — impeachment.

DeKALB, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) — Over 650 students received their degrees from Northern Illinois University in August. Included among the graduates were the following students from your area:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) -- Emily Laughlin, a student from Milan, Illinois, was recently accepted into the Monmouth College James and Sybil Stockdale Fellows Program. The James and Sybil Stockdale Fellows Program is the most prestigious scholarship, leadership, and enrichment program at Monmouth College. Stockdale Fellows participate in a comprehensive four-year leadership-development program.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (09/25/2019) — Emma Freyermuth, a student from Muscatine, Iowa, was accepted into and participated in Monmouth College's 2019 SOFIA program. SOFIA, or Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activities, is an innovative three-week program that allows select new and returning students to conduct in-depth research and inquiry with Monmouth faculty.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2019) — Student members of the 2019 Fighting Scots Marching Band at Monmouth College.

Emma Rehl of Leclaire (52753)

Anastasia Suman of Milan (61264)

Comprised of students from nearly every major on campus, the Fighting Scots Marching Band provides quality musicianship, Scots' pride, and dedication to create an entertaining experience. The marching band performs at all home football games and marches in local parades.

AMES, Iowa (September 25, 2019) — Iowa State University awarded degrees to 884 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies. The following are graduates from your area: HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), WITH DISTINCTION (if listed)

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