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Marshalltown Community College (Iowa) recognized 189 students who earned inclusion on the spring term dean’s list, including Ennis’ own Ryan Carter. His GPA during this semester, January to May) was a perfect 4.0. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have taken 12 or more credit hours during the semester (a full-time class load) and have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average while attending MCC classes in Marshalltown, at Iowa Valley Community College Grinnell, or online.

Southwestern Assemblies of God University will be gaining a student that has additional, unexpected money for his tuition this fall.

Jacob Campbell won $1,390 in the KBEC radio station “No Where but Texas” contest last Friday. Campbell was the second name to be drawn for the contest and was able to call in within the five-minute time limit to claim his prize.

Koi ponds can make for beautiful additions to landscaped backyards or home gardens. While many people are drawn to koi ponds because of their aesthetic appeal, there are many additional reasons for homeowners to consider installing koi ponds in their backyards.

Ponds and water gardens can transform yards rather quickly. Ponds can add appeal to otherwise mundane yards and provide eye-catching, relaxing spots to sit and enjoy the scenery.