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Lifestyle Briefs

Abigail Cousins awarded degree from UA

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — Abigail Cousins. of Blairsburg, has received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama. UA awarded more than 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies.

Local college graduates earn diverse degrees

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kyle Chieng was among a group of exceptional graduates this past year at Coe College. Chieng, of Webster City, was awarded a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Music Education. SEWARD, Neb. — Concordia University, Nebraska, awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more ...

Area students are on SNHU President’s List

Southern New Hampshire University named the following local students to the Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the ...

Kendall Young Library’s summer program invites patrons to ‘Level Up’

Kendall Young Library patrons are invited to participate in its Summer Library Program — “Level Up at Your Library.” The summer will feature events, contests and activities that are geared for each age group: children, teens and adults. A variety of special speakers, shows, crafts and ...

Five generations pose, including Pruismann, 100

Here’s a five-generation photo: Margaret Pruismann, 100, is pictured holding her great-great-granddaughter, Adah Jo Maass, who is the daughter of, kneeling, great-granddaughter Emma Jo Maass. Standing is grandson Michael Maass, the father of Emma. Also standing is daughter, Jan Hughes, ...

‘Let’s all go to the movies!’

“Let’s all go to the movies!” This has been a common theme in Webster City with the re-opening of the Webster Theater. If you are a fan of any of these well known classics — “Gone With the Wind,” “Dr. Zhivago,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “My Fair Lady,” or “Titanic” — ...