March 28, 2024

Area students honored for academic excellence

Janette Gowdy, left, a student at Baxter, and Tanner Smith, right, student at Colfax-Mingo, were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Greg for outstanding academic achievement at the 19th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony.

The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, honored 424 high school seniors from across Iowa.