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Graceland University has announced the Spring 2025 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between December 2024 through April 2025.

• Alexander Kalbach of Stuart graduated with a bachelor of arts (physical education and health).

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Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2025. Local students who graduated include:

• Evan Taylor of Redfield graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in business (financial decision making, agricultural business, and management tracks).
• Drew Taylor of Redfield graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in business (financial decision making and management tracks).
• Claire Woodworth of Panora graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts in agriculture (9-12 teaching licensure).

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Blake Michelsen reported a two-vehicle collision occurring on May 28 at 8:55 a.m. on Wagon Road and 252^nd Street. Jacob Burnett Crawford, 39, of Greenfield, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Captiva northbound on Wagon Road and fell asleep while driving, crossing the center line and colliding with a 2025 RAM 1500 Limited driven by Keith Bradley Fulton, 61, of Panora. Damage to the Chevrolet is estimated at $20,000. Damage to the RAM is estimated at $20,000. Crawford was cited for driving on the wrong side of the roadway. The report stated that neither driver showed signs of impairment or intoxication.  

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Guthrie County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Bennett reported a single-vehicle accident occurring on May 16 at 12:53 p.m. on Quail Road. Rebecca Ann Tannahill, 71, of Bagley, was driving a 2005 Ford Freestyle SE southbound on Quail Road and failed to stop at a stop sign at 160^th, losing control on the gravel roadway and entering the northbound ditch. The vehicle rolled over into the ditch and back onto the roadway. Estimated damage to the Ford is $3,500. 

From the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

In late May and early June, male bluegill build nests that female bluegill lay eggs in. Bluegill nests are circular depressions, 1 to 2 feet in diameter. Built in clusters called beds, they appear to look like the surface of a golf ball or elephant tracks.

Male bluegills are easy to catch when they are guarding the nests in shallow water. Cast from a distance instead of getting close if the water is clear. Fish will be less finicky if they don’t see you.

Bluegill have small mouths. Keep your hooks, bobbers and bait small and your line light (2 or 4 pound-test). Weighted bobbers will help you cast further. Worms are a great bait option. You can also tip your jig with a small piece of artificial worm.

Look for bluegill on any type of structure in the water. Check out the DNR’s mobile-friendly fishing atlas to see where habitat features are in your chosen lake. Many near-shore spawning structures and off shore reefs have been added to Iowa waters.

Bluegills can be found in almost every lake across Iowa. Check the weekly fishing report to find out where bluegills are biting.