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The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in June. Atkins, IA Brady Sadler, Bachelor of Business Administration Skyler Shaw, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum LaudeShellsburg, IA Kimberly Kessens, Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum LaudeUrbana, IA Michelle Ross, Master of Science in NursingVan Horne, IA Tatelynn Walters, Master of Science in Nursing Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.

 The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in May.  Atkins, IA Bryanna Howe, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum LaudeUrbana, IA Grace Salviati, Bachelor of Science, Cum LaudeVinton, IA Jillian White, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum LaudeWalford, IA Abigail Kaufman, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and live their values.

AtkinsGrantlyn Embretson, Bachelor of Arts Marketing: Sales ManagementDrew Lange, Bachelor of Arts Social Science Teaching - Plan B All Social Science TeachingBelle PlaineAlexander Werth,  Bachelor of Arts Biology: Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology KeystoneKaylee Hynek, Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education: Purple PathwayMount Aub

To be eligible for the dean's list, a student must have earned a grade point average of no less than 3.50 while earning a minimum of 12 semester hours in which at least 1 semester hour is graded credit.AtkinsKendall Barth Drew LangeJack McGowenSarah MishmashOlivia PickeringNathan PolaskyTiffani WrightBelle PlaineAddison DahlquistCourtney MarkhamDy

15-year-old Shannon Lynch has just transferred to Tommen College due to relentless bullying at her previous high school. Hoping for a fresh start, she keeps her head down and stays off of anyone's radar. Until she develops feelings for the star rugby player #13. Johnny Kavanaugh is a 17-year-old rugby star with sights set on making it in the professional league.

Harvest strawberries when the fruit are uniformly redAMES, Iowa — Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they're an early summer treat for many. Luckily, cultivating these delectable fruits is relatively easy. With full sun, well-drained soil and just a little bit of attention, you can reap the rewards of a tasty harvest. In this article, horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about strawberry care in the home garden.

It's an odd fact that most of what we know about our world comes from secondhand sources. So many people are contained within their small-town bubbles and rely on their faith in the news outlets and history books to tell them what the rest of the world is like. Of course, this isn't really a problem; these are secondhand sources, but they are for the most part reliable descriptions of the way things are.

This month I'm teaming up with my niece to read 'Investigators: Ants in our P.A.N.T.S.' by John Patrick Green. We're reading together as part of our library's Joined Forces Book Club. This is a graphic novel and is part of a series of books about an alligator and a crocodile who team up to catch the bad guys. It's a very popular series with kids, a

We’re excited to let you know that students from your area have made the Iowa Central President’s or Dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester! Bryce Walker of Vinton has been named to the President’s List at Iowa Central Community College for the spring 2024 semester.To be eligible for the President’s List, students must maintain a 4.

Do you find yourself ever struggling to find meaning in life? Or has someone you loved died and left a lingering fear of death? If either of these questions keep you up at night: please read the memoir entitled "When Breath Becomes Air" by American neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi. A neurosurgeon so versed in the literary world that I at once felt he was my kin even though I am far removed from the scientific life.