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Education

Rigel graduates from FA BOLC

FORT SILL, OKLA – Holly Rigel, a member of the North Tama High School Class of 2018, graduated on June 28 from Field Artillery Basic Officers Leadership Course (FA BOLC) at Fort Sill, Okla. She is currently serving in the United States Army, stationed at Joint Base Lewis–McChord near ...

Maria Yuska graduates from Upper Iowa University

FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Maria Yuska of Traer, IA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management in March. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate ...

Traer resident, G-R teacher accepts summer externship at Collins Aerospace

CEDAR FALLS – Gladbrook-Reinbeck educator and Traer resident Jennifer Strohbehn is one of 82 teachers participating in the 2023 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program, which provides teachers the opportunity to work at local STEM businesses, nonprofits, government services and other ...

DMACC announces spring semester graduates

DES MOINES – Nearly 1,800 students graduated this spring semester from Des Moines Area Community College’s (DMACC) Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban and West campuses. Those recognized from your area include: Traer Carlie Gorder, Liberal Arts

Rebekah Leipold makes Millikin University spring 2023 Dean’s List

DECATUR, ILL. – Rebekah Leipold of Buckingham has made the Dean's List for Spring 2023 at Millikin University. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 ...

North Tama Back to School registration dates and fees announced

Back-to-School Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will start on Tuesday, August 1 and will last through Thursday, August 10. Book fees will be discounted $10 per student if paid on or before August 10. All students need to be registered by Monday, August 14. While registration will ...

Kopriva graduates from Kirkwood Community College

CEDAR RAPIDS – The 2023 Kirkwood Community College Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in downtown Cedar Rapids. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates. The following are graduates from your local area. Traer Takoa ...

Clapp named to Coe College spring 2023 Dean’s List

CEDAR RAPIDS – Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the Dean's List, including Meagan Clapp, who is currently among this elite group. Clapp, of La Porte City, IA has been named to the prestigious Spring 2023 Dean's List at Coe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Past ...

State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum to visit Dysart

DES MOINES – The State Historical Society of Iowa’s mobile museum is hitting the road again as it continues its journey to all 99 Iowa counties. Housed in a custom-built Winnebago, the 300-square-foot museum on wheels launched in 2017 and completed its first 99-county tour in 2019, ...

A journey through Parkinson’s disease

Growing older is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Parkinson’s disease and many people live with symptoms for several years before being diagnosed. Often people in early stages of Parkinson’s disease assume their symptoms are part of normal aging or are due to other health problems ...