Srikanth Yerra (1987-2008) graduated from Moline High School in 2005 and attended college at the University of Illinois. He was planning on a career in medicine and business.

The Campus Forgiveness Plan of 2017, was developed by recently passed legislation for the purpose of aiding individuals who obtained large amounts from the federal government to go to college. To access this program, a person must not be taking courses this term and if they are currently employed, it greatly boosts their chance of qualifying. They also need to be holding a balance of at least six thousand dollars to qualify.

Fifty-two Iowa high school graduates have completed their first semester of college after being named recipients of the Bright Scholars of Iowa Award, a distinction that includes a four-year, full-ride academic scholarship.

MANKATO, Minn. (February 14, 2017) - The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Marilyn Wells.

Among 3,282 students, a total of 812 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight "A" average, while 2,470 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List.