AMES — Nearly 4,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 15-17. Larry Buss and John “J.R.” Robinson received honorary degrees during spring ceremonies.

The following are graduates from this area:

-Sophia Winkelpleck of Dysart, Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Cum Laude

-Abigail R. Deboef of Traer, BS, Mechanical Engineering

-Aaron Snider of Traer, BS, Agricultural Business