Local students earn honors at college

IOWA WESLEYAN

Iowa Wesleyan University wants to congratulate the 17 August graduates. The Fall 2020, Spring 2021, and Summer 2021 semesters were unique and held many challenges, but these 17 graduates still persevered and were determined to graduate from IW during these uncertain times. Congratulations to all August graduates.

Kristin Burnstedt of Libertyville

Jordan Van Dijk of Fairfield

Jamie Winter of Fairfield

Ryan Hutchinson of Mt. Pleasant

Allie McArtor of Mt. Pleasant

Rebecca Morey of Mt. Pleasant

Laura Johnson of Mt. Pleasant

Iowa Wesleyan University's online program celebrates the academic success of students who complete at least 12 semester hours of online coursework and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or better in the academic year of 2020-21. The local students to earn a spot on the dean’s list were:

Emma Charbonneau of Keosauqua

Eryn Deprey of Fairfield

Jamie Winter of Fairfield

Claire Conner of Mt. Pleasant

Jonathan Hills of Mt. Pleasant

Rebecca Morey of Mt. Pleasant

James Smith of Mt. Pleasant

Courtney Williamson of Mt. Pleasant

Gavin Prottsman of New London

Grace Loomis of Washington

Iowa Wesleyan University has announced the list of science teaching assistants for the Fall 2021 semester.

Dr. Will Hansen states, "The Biology Department Teaching Assistants at Iowa Wesleyan University are an essential facet of this phenomenal program. The TAs are much more than just assistants to the professors, they are peer tutors, laboratory leaders, undergraduate researchers, and role models for the students." Iowa Wesleyan University's Provost is very excited to have this group of students help out within the science department: "Our Teaching Assistant program employs some of the best and brightest students on campus. They play such an integral role in assisting students to grasp the key concepts from the science lectures through hands-on engagement."

The local teaching assistants are:

Jordan Hudson of Winfield

Clayton Henriksen of Salem

Logan White of Mt. Pleasant

CENTRAL COLLEGE

Anna Venenga of Washington was one of seven Central College students to receive one of the college's full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships and Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.

Peter H. Kuyper founded Rolscreen Company, known today as Pella Corporation. The Kuyper family has provided financial assistance to Central students since 1952.

KIRKWOOD

Kirkwood Community College has released its dean's list for the summer 2021 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below.

Ainsworth

Isabella Trevitt

Fairfield

Madison Lathrop

Kalona

Molly Bray

Caitlin Kuenster

Jacqueline Lucas

Melanie Matiyabo

Jeremy Richardson

Keota

Jordan Hammen

Mount Union

Whitney Vantiger

Riverside

Elizabet Antiguas

Dana Clark

Madeline Jacque

Holly Schneider

Washington

Jenna Engle

Collin Greiner

Faith Hardin

Ashley Moore

Anna Nacos

Michele Putnam

Marifer Recendez

Lorenzo Zamudio

Wayland

Kinzey Miller

Wellman

Kristina Bower

Chris Whetstine

BUENA VISTA

Katelynn Bombei of Keota graduated with a master of education in special education (instructional strategist II track) from Buena Vista University in the Summer of 2021.

Bombei was among more than 100 students who received degrees.

MERCY COLLEGE

The following students have been named to the honors list for the Summer 2021 semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines. To qualify for the dean's list, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.749, in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours.

Kalona

Hayley Yoder, dean's list

Riverside

Shelby Sorensen, dean's list