May 18, 2025

Academic Achievement

South Dakota State University

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State University announces Jacob Duane Weber of Colfax, has graduated following the summer and fall 2023 semesters. Weber graduated with a Master of Science in SDSU’s College of Natural Sciences.

GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY

Des Moines — Recognition for outstanding academic achievement has been given to Grand View University student Raeann Duinink of Monroe, for the 2024 fall semester. The students are named to the President’s List for earning a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.

Iowa State University

AMES — The following area students are ranked among the top 2 percent of students in their college at Iowa State University. Area students include: BAXTER, IA Cody Damman of Baxter, COLFAX, IA Isaac Ensminger of Colfax, Sydney Jansen of Kellogg, Noah Shepardson of Kellogg, Lauren Zaabel of Kellogg, Evan Johnson of Monroe, Jacob Aldrich of Newton, Kameryn Davis of Newton, Lexi Pollock of Newton, Brayden Nessa of Prairie City, Megan Van Zante of Sully.