AMES, Iowa (August 22, 2017) - Iowa State University awarded a total of 894 degrees at the end of the 2017 summer term. Of the students receiving degrees, 515 were awarded bachelor's degrees, 240 received master's degrees and 139 received doctor of philosophy degrees. Graduates listed below are from your area. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed)

“Your Course to College” walks high school students and their families through the steps to higher education

Iowa College Aid today announced the release of the 2017-18 edition of “Your Course to College.” This free guide helps high school students and their families navigate the complex process of getting to college. The 70 pages are divided into four chapters:

In the last 20 years, small schools facing budget cuts often removed elective classes. This left skills like cooking and growing fruits and vegetables unlearned.

Center for Rural Affairs’ Greenhouse to Cafeteria program has been a solution for schools that have faced those decisions in the past. Not only does it fill a hole left in the curriculum, it also means healthier foods are served at lunch.

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) released the following statement on the education funding reform bill that failed in the Illinois House of Representatives today: “Rather than work together on a compromise to fairly and equitably fund our schools, legislators presented a bill to make a statement and put politics ahead of our students and school districts.