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Commencement

May 14, 2020 • 7 p.m.Online Ceremony

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HEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Est. 1966

Northeast Iowa Community College Commencement

May 14, 2020 • 7 p.m.Online Ceremony

National Anthem ................................................................................................................................................................. Cameron Berges Soloist

Welcome and Introductions ................................................................................................................................................ Rhonda Seibert Associate Vice President of Operations, Northeast Iowa Community College

Commencement Address ........................................................................................................................................... Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D. President, Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar Student Remarks .....................................................................................................................................................Becca Hermann Dairy Science Technology ‘20 Peosta Student Remarks ....................................................................................................................................................... Megan Schultz Associate of Arts, '19

Presentation of Class ....................................................................................................................................... Kathleen Nacos-Burds, Ph.D. Vice President of Learning and Student Success, Northeast Iowa Community College

Conferring of Degrees and Diplomas ....................................................................................................................... Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D. President, Northeast Iowa Community College

Closing Remarks ................................................................................................................................................................... Rhonda Seibert Associate Vice President of Operations, Northeast Iowa Community College

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Commencement Speakers

Growing up as the fourth generation of a family dairy farm, Becca Hermann’s career goals always focused on agriculture. Becca plans to transfer to South Dakota State University next fall to earn a bachelor’s degree in dairy manufacturing, and she may continue additional studies in animal science with the goal of becoming an embryologist. As a student she served in a leadership role as president of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Beta Epsilon Phi Chapter. In her hometown of Manchester, Becca volunteers as a community educator and fiber artist, speaking to the Delaware County 4-H chapter. She enjoys teaching about the process of creating a garment that lasts a lifetime and how the fiber arts bring together communities.

Megan Schultz received her Associate of Arts from the College in December 2019. As a student she contributed her leadership in a variety of capacities, as a member of TRIO-Student Support Services, iMPACT, a student orientation and campus visit representative, and two service learning trips to serve urban communities. She credits these experiences for introducing her to lifelong friendships with fellow students, staff and faculty. She is a current student in the bachelor’s degree in social work program at Loras College. Megan believes that the past two years will influence the Class of 2020 throughout their lives and careers, as a lesson to be resilient through adversity and challenging times.

Becca HermannDairy Science Technology, '20

Megan SchultzAssociate of Arts, '19

Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D., was named president of Northeast Iowa Community College in October 2011. Dr. Wee joined the College as the Calmar campus provost in August 2007 and had served as interim president from July – October 2011.

Dr. Wee served at Luther College for 15 years, first teaching in the Department of Economics and Business and then serving as chair of the department. In 2001, he was associate dean for Advising and Special Programs and Registrar for Luther College.

He earned a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in management information systems, and a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in business administration, all from the University of Arizona, Tucson. He and his wife, Jane, live in Decorah.

Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D.President, Northeast Iowa Community College

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Graduates 2019-2020

Graduate Program of Study Award Hometown

McKayla L. Abarr Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Cresco

Marissa A. Abernathy Associate of Arts A.A. Bellevue

Kaitlyn Rose Abrams Business Specialist A.A.S. Waukon

Nicholas D. Accola Computer Analyst- A.A.S. Hazel Green, Wis. Networking Administration & Tech Support

Angel M. Ackerman Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Shullsburg, Wis.

Andrea J. Adams* Associate of Arts A.A. Platteville, Wis.

Nancy J. Ahlborn* Health Information Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Ellyett Ahr* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Littleton, Colo.

Alysha Alexander Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Potosi, Wis.

Johanna M. Allen* Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Bagley, Wis.

Russell Allison Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Claudia B. Amargo Accounting Clerk Diploma Dubuque

Jenna Amberg Welding Diploma Dubuque

Jennifer Ambrosy Health Information Technology A.A.S. Cascade

Annika H. Anderson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

Tyne Mabel Andes Associate of Arts A.A. Cuba City, Wis.

Aspen Auld Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Garden City, Mo.

Alexis R. Avenarius Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Natalie N. Avenarius* Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Katie Axtell Medical Assistant Diploma Dubuque

Celethia Baldwin Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Asbury

Miranda Balk Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Cresco

Corea M. Barlow Accounting Clerk Diploma Center Point Applied Management A.A.S.

Bethany Barnes Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Cedar Falls

Miann G. Barr* Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Daniel J. Bartolotta Computer Analyst- A.A.S. Dubuque Networking Administration & Tech Support

* Graduation Honors, cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher prior to commencement Member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Listed in Who’s Who in American Junior Colleges

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Every attempt has been made to provide an accurate listing of graduates. This listing includes those known at time of printing, but does not constitute an official record of graduation.


Leslee Marie Bastian Medical Assistant Diploma Dubuque

Nathan Bastian Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Peosta

Briana Bauer* Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Erin Baumgarten Practical Nursing Diploma North Augusta, S.C.

Megan S. Beaman* Associate of Arts A.A. Hopkinton

Lucas J. Beaves Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Casey Beck Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Eudora Latrice Beckley Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Chicago, Ill.

Leah M. Behning Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Mariah F. Behrend Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Sydney Behrend Practical Nursing Diploma Guttenberg

Katherine D. Belay Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Decorah

Ashley Benda Practical Nursing Diploma Waukon

Mackenzie Catherine Beneventi Associate of Arts A.A. Stockton, Ill.

Brittany M. Benson Practical Nursing Diploma Galena, Ill.

Darin Lynn Berg Agriculture Business A.A.S. Waukon

Mary Kay Bergeson* Administrative Office Associate A.G.S. Manchester

Ciara Danielle Bertling Dental Assisting Diploma Cuba City, Wis.

Jacob Besler* Diesel Mechanics Diploma Hopkinton

Brady Beyer Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Gabrielle Bingham Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Galena, Ill.

Nicholas M. Blaess* Associate of Science A.S. Cresco

Brandi Blatz Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Bellevue

Robert J. Block Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque Associate of Science A.S.

Madeline Blumberg Welding Diploma St. Paul, Minn.


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Alexander Boeck Associate of Arts A.A. New Hampton

Joris Johannes Boelen Agronomy and Crop Science- Diploma Brooklyn Applied Agriculture Studies

Adam Bohr* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Decorah Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Carson Bohr Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Ossian Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Morgan Bohr Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Calmar

Sheriffo Bojang Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Madison, Wis.

Abby M. Bonert Health Information Technology A.A.S. Worthington

Brandon A. Bonert Beef Science Technology A.A.S. New Vienna

Katelyn M. Boom Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Dylan James Bork* Computer Technology, A.A.S. Waukon Networking and Programming

Nicole Brackin Practical Nursing Diploma Fayette

Abbie M. Brainard Associate of Arts A.A. Luana

Pierce M. Brandt Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Casey Brayton Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Craig Brehm Automotive Mechanics Diploma Dubuque

Kelly R. Brehm* Associate of Arts A.A. Rickardsville

Jenifer Brenner Associate of Arts A.A. Bernard

Kelsey J. Bries Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Guttenberg

Brooke Teresa Brimeyer Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Farley

Joshua Joe Brimeyer Automotive Mechanics Diploma Dubuque

Shaylee Brincks Agriculture Business A.A.S. Waucoma Beef Science Technology A.A.S.

Alexus Brooks Early Childhood Diploma Brandon, Miss.

Delanie Brooks Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Amber L. Brown Medical Assistant Diploma Manchester

Madeline Brumm Practical Nursing Diploma Stacyville


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Kasey M. Buchheit* Practical Nursing Diploma Ossian

Amy Buddenberg Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Decorah

Josie Madeline Buddenberg Agriculture Finance A.A.S. Decorah

Ashley N. Buelow* Dental Assisting Diploma Dubuque

Tiana K. Bullerman Practical Nursing Diploma Calmar

Tyler Timothy Bunce Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Sumner

Michelle Burgin Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Strawberry Point

Nathaniel Marard Burns Associate of Arts A.A. Manchester

Jordyn Burroughs* Practical Nursing Diploma New Albin

Anna Burrows Practical Nursing Diploma Cuba City, Wis.

Benjamin Busch* Agriculture Finance A.A.S. Bellevue

Reagan Jean Butikofer* Associate of Arts A.A. Monona

Cassidy F. Byrnes Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Cameron J. Cable Automotive Mechanics Diploma Dyersville

Amy Cady Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Matthew Cady Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Kiley Campbell Respiratory Care A.A.S. Muscatine

Michelle R. Capello Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Jorge Cardona Graphic Design A.A.S. Cascade

Daija M. Carlson Respiratory Care A.A.S. Dubuque

Andrew William Ray Chapman Associate of Arts A.A. Bellevue

Jessica Chapman Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Cresco

Brooke Charbonneaux* Practical Nursing Diploma West Union

Mark Cheremeta* Associate of Arts A.A. Parkland, Fla.

Jared M. Childers* Automotive Mechanics Diploma Edgewood

Carrie L. Christensen* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon


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Brittney Claman* Associate of Arts A.A. Calmar

James M. Clark* Associate of Arts A.A. Peosta

Miranda Rae Clark* Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Maquoketa

Hayley Clarke Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Amanda C. Clements Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Crystal Lake, Ill.

Ali Coble Practical Nursing Diploma Asbury

Ashley Cocayne Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Becky D. Colsch* Health Information Technology A.A.S. New Albin

Jordan Colsch Practical Nursing Diploma New Albin

Ashley N. Conner Practical Nursing Diploma Oelwein

Dylan R. Conner Associate of Arts A.A. Westgate

Nicholas Conner Automotive Mechanics Diploma Dubuque

Claire Conrad Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Scales Mound, Ill.

Braxton Cook Diesel Mechanics Diploma Dyersville

Noah B. Cook* Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Emily Corkery Practical Nursing Diploma Independence

Ashley Emma Corlett Medical Assistant Diploma Garnavillo

Cassandra Cota Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Rickardsville

Paige Cota Medical Assistant Diploma Waukon

Amy Covell* Associate of Arts A.A. Ossian

Blake A. Cox* Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Lucas J. Cox Associate of Arts A.A. East Dubuque, Ill.

Savannah S. Cox* Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Allison Coyle Practical Nursing Diploma Epworth

Joshua F. Cummer Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Elkader Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Amber Curran Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Monticello

Colter Dabelstein Agriculture Business A.A.S. Saint Charles, Minn.


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Ingrid Anne Dale Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Oelwein

Cristin Daniel Accounting Clerk Diploma Decorah

Amy David Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Clement James Davis, Jr. Engineering Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

McKenzie Decker Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Karissa DeMoss* Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Mackenzie Dietz Associate of Arts A.A. Cresco

Chelsea Dietzenbach Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Calmar

Derek J. Dietzenbach Agriculture Business A.A.S. Fort Atkinson

Heather Dittrick Health Information Technology A.A.S. Manchester

Denny Doerr Diesel Mechanics Diploma Dubuque Welding Diploma

Haley Donovan Practical Nursing Diploma Peosta

Jacqueline Dooley Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Nashua

Dreona Drew Practical Nursing Diploma Lancaster, Wis.

Drea Droessler Dental Assisting Diploma Cuba City, Wis.

Leigh Drury Associate of Arts A.A. Highland, Wis.

Bridget Ann Dugan Practical Nursing Diploma Greeley

Mariah D. Durham* Associate of Arts A.A. Calmar

Charles J. Durnan* Business Specialist A.A.S. New Hampton

Payton Duster* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. East Dubuque, Ill.

Colton Eastman Diesel Mechanics Diploma Monona

Maximillian Josef Eisbach Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Amanda Ellerbach Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Madalyn Ruth Ellingson* Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Katherine Elsbernd* Practical Nursing Diploma Decorah


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Jarraka Elsner Associate of Science A.S. Brodhead, Wis.

Terrance Emanuel Associate of Arts A.A. West Union

Dalton Lee Engelhardt John Deere TECH A.A.S. Fredericksburg

Benjamin A. Erhardt* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Fairbank Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Hannah Elizabeth Evert* Agriculture Business A.A.S. Mazomanie, Wis. Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S.

Alexandra L. Fagan* Applied Management A.A.S. Dubuque

Tyran Fagan* CNC Machinist Technician Diploma Dubuque

Samantha Rae Faler Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Columbus Junction

Kaitlin M. Feldmann* Business Specialist A.A.S. Dyersville

Kimberly L. Feltes* Accounting Clerk Diploma Dubuque

Carter J. Fens Heating and Air Conditioning Diploma Dubuque

Courtney Fernandez Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Rachel Fick Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Lake City, Minn.

Alicia Fink Practical Nursing Diploma Harpers Ferry

Ryanne Flanagan Practical Nursing Diploma Delhi

Jocelyne Flores* Cosmetology A.A.S. Decorah

Riley John Foote* Carpentry Diploma Cresco

Mary Forbes Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Benjamin S. Forsythe* Associate of Science A.S. Galena, Ill.

Nathalia Franco Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Monticello

Rebecca Franksain Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Waterloo

Alexandria A. Franzen Agriculture Business A.A.S. Riceville

Carrie M. Franzen Health Information Technology A.A.S. Garber

Jacob Frederick Associate of Science A.S. Castalia

Lance D. Freese Computer Analyst- A.A.S. East Dubuque, Ill. Networking Administration & Tech Support

Jenna Freiburger* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque


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Samuel P. Freisinger Carpentry Diploma Dubuque

Mia French Practical Nursing Diploma Calmar

Barbara Elizabeth Friberg Associate of Arts A.A. Moline, Ill.

Casey Fry Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Delhi

Ashley L. Fulenwider Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Baily Fye Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. New Hampton

Garrett J. Garin Computer Analyst-Data Center Technician Certificate Harpers Ferry Computer Technology, A.A.S. Networking and Programming

Maria Garvey Medical Assistant Diploma Platteville, Wis.

Evan Gaul Agriculture Business A.A.S. Colesburg

Gabrielle Monique Gaulke Medical Assistant Diploma Dubuque

Zachary D. Gerlach* Renewable Energy Diploma East Dubuque, Ill.

Peter Lawrence Gerleman* Agriculture Business A.A.S. Decorah Agriculture Business-Precision Agriculture Certificate

Trae Gesling, Jr.* Renewable Energy Diploma Cedar Rapids

Jessica Ann Gibbs* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. West Union

Madison Gibbs Agriculture Business A.A.S. Earlville

Calie M. Gibson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Potosi, Wis.

Angel Grace Giddens Early Childhood Certificate West Union Early Childhood Education Diploma

Brandon Kevin Gilbertson* Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Elk Mound, Wis.

Ninette E. Glawe Practical Nursing Diploma Monona

Margaret Glendenning Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Darlington, Wis.

Jessica M. Gloede Practical Nursing Diploma Oelwein

Matthew John Goedken Agriculture Business A.A.S. Petersburg Agronomy and Crop Science A.A.S.

Mitchell Russell Goerdt Heating and Air Conditioning Diploma Dyersville


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Leslie Ann Gomez Associate of Arts A.A. Hialeah, Fla.

Sharai Gonzalez Associate of Arts A.A. Arlington

Auna M. Goodman Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Maisie Gould Practical Nursing Diploma Lamont

Landon J. Goza Industrial Electrician A.A.S. Spillville

Jo Marie Grabbe Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Hanover, Ill.

Alexandra Leigh Grampovnik Associate of Science A.S. Waukon

Heather C. Grant Health Information Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Courtney Gravos Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Rushford, Minn.

Spencer C. Gull Engineering Technology A.A.S. Guttenberg

Taylor Guthrie Paramedic A.A.S. Hopkinton Diploma

Carter Joseph Haag* Agriculture Business A.A.S. Lewiston, Minn. Agronomy and Crop Science A.A.S.

Ben Hageman* Agriculture Business A.A.S. Decorah

Brady Duane Hageman* Carpentry Diploma Fort Atkinson

Emily M. Hallberg Medical Assistant Diploma Elgin

Heather Halsey Practical Nursing Diploma Masonville

Jenna R. Hansel Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dyersville

Brandy Hansen Health Information Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Adam D. Hanson Welding Diploma Dubuque

Madalyn Harken Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Riceville

Lindsey Harle Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Joslyn Harmon Associate of Arts A.A. Delhi

Justin J. Harris* John Deere TECH A.A.S. Blaine, Minn.

Maalik Harris Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Megan I. Harris Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Galena, Ill.

Alex E. Hauber Agriculture Business A.A.S. Ridgeway

Raelynn Ann Hawkins Health Information Technology A.A.S. Calmar


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Tunisha Haynes Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Anna L. Heier Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Decorah

Molly M. Heim Paramedic Diploma Dubuque

Mackayla Heims Associate of Arts A.A. Manchester

Levi John Hein Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Epworth

Randell Bradly Heine Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Andrew Helgerson Associate of Arts A.A. West Union

Karly Hemmersbach Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Luana

Ashley Ann Henke Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Arlington Associate of Arts A.A.

Joshua Hennessee Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. West Union

Joseph Henning John Deere TECH A.A.S. Ossian

Rebecca Lyne Henry Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Matt Hense Diesel Mechanics Diploma Strawberry Point

Rosita M. Hepperle Associate of Arts A.A. West Union

Ethan Thomas Herber* Welding Diploma Dubuque

Becca Bernice Jean Hermann* Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Manchester

Jonathan Hermsen Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma Earlville

Alexus Hernandez Dental Assisting Diploma Dyersville

Bree N. Hernandez Associate of Arts A.A. Ceres, Calif.

Megan Sue Hesse Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Decorah

Peyton Adam Hesse* Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Kelsey Alexis Hickson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Bellevue

Ashley Marie Hilby Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Julie Ann Hines Applied Management A.A.S. Hopkinton

Kenneth Paul Hintz Associate of Science A.S. DeWitt


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Matthew A. Hoins Computer Analyst-Data Center Technician Certificate Waterville Computer Technology, A.A.S. Networking and Programming

Christian R. Hoke Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Willow Street, Pa.

Cortney S. Holm Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah

Sasha Horstman Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Guttenberg

Bailey C. Hughes Early Childhood Diploma Mabel, Minn. Early Childhood Education Certificate

Sarah Adele Iben Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Monticello

Rachel Ihm Practical Nursing Diploma Lancaster, Wis.

Jasmine Ingles* Early Childhood Education Certificate Dubuque

Nathan Jackson Associate of Arts A.A. Cascade

Olivia Patrice Jackson Associate of Arts A.A. Chicago, Ill.

Alexa Jacobsen Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Ridgeway

Joy Elizabeth Janssen Administrative Office Management A.A.S. Manchester

Kylee L. Jilovec Practical Nursing Diploma Mechanicsville

Barb Johnson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Ridgeway

Cassandra René Johnson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Bellevue

Alyssa Johnston Associate of Arts A.A. Calmar

Amanda Chérie Jones Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Bailey Jones Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

Braxsten Jones Diesel Mechanics Diploma Monona

Bo Juran Automotive Mechanics Diploma Greeley

Alexia Lynn Kaiser* Business Specialist A.A.S. Peosta

Hanna Jane Kasal* Administrative Office Management A.A.S. Dubuque

Jake Keil Heating and Air Conditioning Diploma Bellevue

Megan Kelley Practical Nursing Diploma Cassville, Wis.

Marissa Kemp* Dental Assisting Diploma Dyersville

Kirisa Kephart Associate of Arts A.A. Guttenberg


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Brandon Kieffert Engineering Technology A.A.S. Oelwein

Emily Kieler* Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Dickeyville, Wis.

Emily Ann Kinley Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. McGregor

Gabriel S. Kipp Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Festina Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Mackenzie Kissell Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Peosta

Chad J. Klegseth* Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah

Carrie Klein* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Sherrill

Chaya Klein Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Postville

Janelle Klein Practical Nursing Diploma Sherrill

Parker Klingman* Engineering Technology A.A.S. Strawberry Point

Heather Kluesner Practical Nursing Diploma Holy Cross

Lauren R. Kluesner Medical Assistant Diploma Dyersville

Amy Sue Knipper Cosmetology A.A.S. Wadena

Andrea J. Knipper Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Edgewood

Talisa Knospe-Hansel* Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Elkader

Jared L. Knutson Agriculture Business A.A.S. Saude

Kory Koch John Deere TECH A.A.S. Clinton

Mason William Koehler Automotive Technology A.A.S. Claremont, Minn.

Samuel Koehn John Deere TECH A.A.S. Holy Cross

Hanna Lea Koloc Dental Assisting Diploma Edgewood

Tawnie Koppes Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Kelsey Korth* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Lawler

Jodie Marie Koster* Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Rachel Kraft Administrative Office Management A.A.S. Dubuque

Heather Krahn Associate of Science A.S. Elkhorn, Wis.


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Erin Estelle Kramer Associate of Science A.S. New Hampton

Sierra Kramer Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Spencer Krogman Practical Nursing Diploma Dyersville

Christel E. Kroll Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Emily Elizabeth Kruse Medical Assistant Diploma Dubuque

Jacqueline K. Kruse* Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah

Zachary Kruse John Deere TECH A.A.S. Cambridge, Minn.

Danielle Renee Kucera Medical Assistant Diploma Bellevue

Nicholas Kuehner* John Deere TECH A.A.S. Decorah

Tess Kuennen Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Fort Atkinson

Alexandria Marie Kuhl Practical Nursing Diploma Hartland, Wis.

Rachel M. Kuhl Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Hazel Green, Wis.

Johanna M. Kunert* Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. De Soto, Wis.

Laura E. Kurt Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Cascade

Kendra Kutsch Early Childhood Diploma Farley

Megan Kutsch Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Taylor Danielle Lambe Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Zwingle

Staci Lammers* Accounting Clerk Diploma Decorah

Debra Michelle Lane Practical Nursing Diploma Elma

Tanner C. Lane* CNC Machinist Technician Diploma New Hampton

Kelli Elizabeth Lange* Associate of Arts A.A. East Dubuque, Ill.

Jerrad Lansing Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Dyersville

Sammantha Larisch Paramedic A.A.S. Silver City, N.M. Diploma

Brooklyn N. Larson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

Derek Larson* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Mc Gregor Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Destiney Allison Larson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

Elizabeth H. Larson Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Ridgeway


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Matthew B. Law* Computer Analyst-Data Center Technician Certificate Bellevue

Scott Lechtenberg Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Elgin

Alicia Lehman Associate of Arts A.A. Dyersville

Hannah M. Leichtman Practical Nursing Diploma Fredericksburg

Joseph Leitzinger Welding Diploma Galena, Ill.

Megan Lenane Graphic Design A.A.S. New Vienna

Josie R. Lennon* Practical Nursing Diploma Spillville

Meredith Lensing Practical Nursing Diploma Waukon

Elizabeth Leppert Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Lansing

Hayley Leppert Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Bernard

Baden Letsche John Deere TECH A.A.S. Marcus

Morgan A. Lickiss Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Oelwein

Dakota Limkemann* Diesel Mechanics Diploma Dundee

Wylee C. Lincoln Computer Analyst- A.A.S. Galena, Ill. Networking Administration & Tech Support

Zach Lindauer Associate of Arts A.A. Farley

Derek Scot Littrel Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Dear Park, Wash.

Mitchell J. Livermore Associate of Arts A.A. Maquoketa

Lucille Lohman Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Maquoketa

Alexis Loney* Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Samantha I. Loppnow Practical Nursing Diploma Mabel, Minn.

Terri R. Loso Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Drew D. Lubka* Associate of Arts A.A. Postville

Brianna Lucey Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Guttenberg

Jackson Reid Lukes* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Fort Atkinson Industrial Electrician A.A.S.


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Joseph Robert Lund Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Monona Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Gloria K. Lundstrom Health Information Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

McKenzie Maahs* Early Childhood Diploma Epworth

Cameron Macrow Associate of Science A.S. Dyersville

Danielle M. Maher Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Dubuque

Lauren K. Mahun Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Cuba City, Wis.

Nicholas J. Maiers Diesel Mechanics Diploma Holy Cross

Elliot Mainz Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Rochester, Minn.

Abby M. Manning Associate of Arts A.A. Ossian

Cody Marquardt Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Dodge Center, Minn.

Jessica M. Marrah Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Ryan

Anthony L. Martin Associate of Arts A.A. Lansing

Crystal Martin Applied Management A.A.S. Dubuque

Deanna Martin Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Nashua

Tom Martin Associate of Arts A.A. Lansing

Lesly Leticia Martinez-Gonzalez Associate of Arts A.A. Postville

Maranda Ann Mastin Associate of Arts A.A. Manchester

Bailey Ray Mathis Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Cheyenne Mausser Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Holy Cross

Samantha K. McDermott* Medical Assistant Diploma Peosta

Seth J. McDermott Diesel Mechanics Diploma Maquoketa

Shaun P. McDermott* Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma Fillmore

Shelby McDermott* Business Specialist A.A.S. Cascade

Hannah McGee Practical Nursing Diploma Ossian

Kyle G. McGinnis Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Kristin Leigh McGraw Business Specialist A.A.S. Oelwein

Allison Marie McLane Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Elizabeth, Ill.


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Amanda R. McNally Agriculture Business-Agriculture Finance Certificate Winona, Minn.

Mary Faith McNally Practical Nursing Diploma Cascade

Kelly McQuinn Medical Assistant Diploma Decorah

Darnell Meekins Associate of Arts A.A. Chicago, Ill.

Dylan Meirick* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Elma

Meg Meirick* Practical Nursing Diploma Elma

Carley C. Mellick Agriculture Business A.A.S. Waukon Beef Science Technology A.A.S.

Kali Merfeld Dental Assisting Diploma Peosta

Margaret M. Merza Practical Nursing Diploma Forest Port, N.Y.

Justin K. Messer* John Deere TECH A.A.S. Eldridge

Carter Meyer* Carpentry Diploma Ossian

Cole Meyer* Automotive Mechanics Diploma Dubuque

Heidi Meyer Practical Nursing Diploma Rochester, Minn.

Maddy Meyer Medical Assistant Diploma East Dubuque, Ill.

Toni Meyer Dental Assisting Diploma Epworth

Jacob Mihalakis Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Ben Miller* Heating and Air Conditioning Diploma Peosta

Daytona J. Miller Medical Assistant Diploma Waukon

Ellie Christina Miller Associate of Arts A.A. La Crosse, Wis.

Krys Paul Miller Practical Nursing Diploma West Union

Nicholas Charles Miller Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Sara Lane Miller Respiratory Care A.A.S. Bettendorf

Wesley Miller Welding Diploma Dubuque

Erika M. Mills Associate of Arts A.A. Wahiwa, Hawaii

Haley Milne Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque


Graduates 2019-2020


Dietsy Mitchell Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

James Edward Mitchell, Jr Marketing Management A.A.S. Chicago, Ill.

Mycah Moeller Diesel Mechanics Diploma Oelwein

Timothy Arno Moenning Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Dodge Center, Minn.

Kyle Moetsch Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. New Hampton

Oliver I. Mohwinkel John Deere TECH A.A.S. Amboy, Minn.

Carly Monroe* Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Clermont

Jessica Monroe Practical Nursing Diploma Fort Atkinson

Madelyn Lois Monroe Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Ossian

Jamie Tanashia Montgomery Medical Assistant Diploma Milwaukee, Wis.

Erica Carolyn Moore Business Specialist A.A.S. Chicago, Ill.

Eva M. Moore* Dental Assisting Diploma Guttenberg

Kylie Moose Practical Nursing Diploma Luana

Lexia Mormann Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Edgewood

Allison Morris Medical Assistant Diploma Dubuque

Bradley Morris Renewable Energy Diploma Decorah

Jaci Moyer Associate of Arts A.A. LaMotte

Kelsey Mucia Associate of Arts A.A. Postville

Ashley Lynn Munson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Zack Murray Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Decorah Industrial Electrician A.A.S.

Jermayne LaMont Myrick Associate of Arts A.A. North Chicago, Ill.

Erica Lynn Nading Medical Assistant Diploma Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Jack Nelson* Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma Peosta

Brock J. Nemmers* Industrial Maintenance Technician A.A.S. Peosta Diploma

Nicole L. Neuses Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Bailey Neuwohner* Industrial Maintenance Technician A.A.S. Dubuque Diploma


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Linda Newton Early Childhood Education Certificate Monona

Sandra Neyen* Paramedic A.A.S. Farley

Thinh Nguyen Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Platteville, Wis.

Emily N. Nicholls Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah Associate of Science A.S.

Amanda Nichols* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Dillon James Njus Automotive Technology A.A.S. New Hampton

Audrey Noonan Dental Assisting Diploma Dubuque

Courtney R. Nordheim Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Decorah

Payton L. Numedahl Associate of Arts Diploma Decorah

Taylor James Numedahl Accounting Clerk Diploma Decorah

Naomi Joan Louise Nuss* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Sumner

Ariel Marie Oakes* Engineering Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Haley M. O'Donnell* Practical Nursing Diploma New Hampton

Erin Alyce Oftelie Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Ames

Mariah O'Hare* Health Information Technology A.A.S. West Union

Nicole Oleson Accounting Clerk Diploma Monticello

Emily Renee Olson* Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Platteville, Wis.

Shane D. O'Meara* Welding Diploma Dubuque

Graham H. Ormiston Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Heltonville, Ind.

Sarah Ann O'Steen* Associate of Arts A.A. Galena, Ill.

Jenna Osterhus Cosmetology A.A.S. Wadena

Nancy Ellen Ottavi Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Londyn Marie Owens-Carter Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Austin C. Paisley Associate of Science A.S. Peosta

R. Mayanda Paka Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Maun, Botswana


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Kayla Palmer Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Abby Pape Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Dyersville

Noah Pasker* Graphic Design A.A.S. Earlville

Otis L. Patterson Associate of Arts A.A. Chicago, Ill.

Katie M. Patton Practical Nursing Diploma Eagan, Minn.

Alyssa M. Pauly Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Dorothy Pearson Medical Assistant Diploma Chicago, Ill.

Sawyer J. Peckham Agriculture Business A.A.S. Lime Springs

Taylor Perkins Practical Nursing Diploma New Hampton

Cayla L. Pettit* Associate of Science A.S. Mason City

Garrett Pfeiler Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Holy Cross

Abby Phillips Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Spillville

ZeAnna M. Phillips* Associate of Arts A.A. Spillville Associate of Science A.S.

Amanda Pierce Practical Nursing Diploma Decorah

Tiffany M. Plagman Practical Nursing Diploma Guttenberg

Alexa J. Pleggenkuhle* Associate of Science A.S. West Union

Alexander Thomas Plein Industrial Maintenance Technician A.A.S. Dubuque Diploma

Jacob Plumley* Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Desiree Pope Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Jaime Potter Computer Analyst-Business & Web Programming A.A.S. Graf Computer Analyst-Mobile Application Certificate

Timothy Potter Computer Analyst- A.A.S. Dyersville Networking Administration & Tech Support

Evan Prosch* Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Hannah Quade Dental Assisting Diploma Dubuque

Taylor Rankin* Associate of Science A.S. Castalia

Tracer J. Rankin* Associate of Arts A.A. Castalia


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Allie Anna Rau Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Austin A. Raymond Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. New Richmond, Wis.

Courtney Ann Reagan Dental Assisting Diploma Decorah

Markus M. Rechtzigel John Deere TECH A.A.S. Kenyon, Minn.

Colton James Recker Associate of Arts A.A. Cascade

Jake Recker Agriculture Business A.A.S. Dyersville Beef Science Technology A.A.S.

Monica R. Regan Associate of Science A.S. Cresco

Taylor K. Rehfeldt Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Ashley Reicks Associate of Arts A.A. Cresco

Emily Ann Reicks Business Specialist A.A.S. Festina

Kelli M. Reicks Practical Nursing Diploma Dallas, Texas

Mason Reimer* Diesel Mechanics Diploma Garnavillo

Barbara A. Reinhardt Computer Analyst- A.A.S. Elkader Networking Administration & Tech Support

Miranda L. Reinhardt Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

Ashley Reinking Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Oelwein

Morgan Nicole Reisner Practical Nursing Diploma Oelwein

Tucker Renoux John Deere TECH A.A.S. Washington

Thea Rentschler Practical Nursing Diploma St. Olaf

Zach Rethwisch Associate of Arts A.A. Waukon

Bridget Marie Reynolds Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Platteville, Wis.

Adalaine S. Rieken Associate of Arts A.A. Manchester

Garrett Riemenschneider John Deere TECH A.A.S. State Center

Peter T. Ries Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Payton Rissman Associate of Science A.S. Waukon


Graduates 2019-2020


Lisa Robinson Practical Nursing Diploma Lancaster, Wis.

Shawna Lynn Robinson Practical Nursing Diploma Minocqua, Wis.

Jacob Rosonke John Deere TECH A.A.S. Alta Vista

Erin Louise Roths Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Manchester

Emily Rowe Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Stockton, Ill.

Mikayla M. Roys Practical Nursing Diploma McGregor

Abby Lynn Rubel* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Bernard

Tom Ruh Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Jennifer Ryan* Practical Nursing Diploma Morton, Ill.

Courtney Ryder Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Joseph C. Ryder* Industrial Maintenance Technician A.A.S. Dubuque

Charles J. Sachs Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Eyota, Minn.

Judd T. Saemrow Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Waterville, Minn.

Blake A. Samuelson* Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Decorah

Braden P. Sanders John Deere TECH A.A.S. Utica, Minn.

Erik Eduardo Jose Sarazua Zamora* Automotive Mechanics Diploma Garnavillo

Shelby Elizabeth Sargent* Dental Assisting Diploma Andrew

Charles L. Saul* Industrial Maintenance Technician A.A.S. Dubuque

Miranda L. Sawyer Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. West Branch

Bridget Saxton* Agriculture Business A.A.S. Lake Mills Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S.

Alexandra Marie Scanlan-Hinnen Associate of Science A.S. Galena, Ill.

Jazmyn Schaar-Harp Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Amy R. Schaepe* Medical Assistant Diploma Dubuque

Austin Schares Agriculture Business A.A.S. Readlyn Agriculture Business-Precision Agriculture Certificate

Peyton Jean Schares Large Animal Veterinary Technician- Certificate Sumner Veterinary Assistant

Dalton David Scheidel* Carpentry Diploma Cresco


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Luke Schewe Agriculture Business A.A.S. Northfield, Minn.

Whitney M. Schirm* Practical Nursing Diploma Dysart

Michael Schlarmann* Industrial Maintenance Technician A.A.S. Dubuque

Nichole Schluetter Associate of Arts A.A. New Hampton

Abigail J. Schmerbach Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Monticello

Alexandra Paige Schmidt Practical Nursing Diploma Preston

Julia Therese Schmidt Accounting Clerk Diploma Elkader Administrative Office Management A.A.S.

Donna M. Schmitt Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Dubuque

Katelynn Schnack Radiologic Technology A.A.S. DeWitt

Addison Adam Schnuelle Associate of Science A.S. Waukon

Kelley M. Schroeder Associate of Arts A.A. Calmar

Kirsten Patrice Schroeder Associate of Arts A.A. Dyersville

Bethany A. Schubert Medical Assistant Diploma Oelwein

Angeline Schuler Practical Nursing Diploma Hazleton

Breyin Stacey Lee Schultz Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Decorah

Megan Schultz* Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Tara Schultz* Agriculture Finance A.A.S. Columbus, Wis.

Tayler Marie Schwager Administrative Office Management A.G.S. Bellevue

Ashley M. Schwartzhoff Practical Nursing Diploma Lansing

Isaiah Schweizer* Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah

Matthew Thomas Sendt Associate of Arts A.A. East Dubuque, Ill.

Jadynn Shaw-VanNatta* Dental Assisting Diploma Dubuque

Matthew Shook* Practical Nursing Diploma Greene

Nic Shores* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Protivin Industrial Electrician A.A.S.


Graduates 2019-2020


Ian Sickles Associate of Arts A.A. Lansing

Andrew Sikkink Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Decorah

Lydia Susann Siler* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Westby, Wis.

Ni'Toya Simmons Associate of Arts A.A. Chicago, Ill.

Kayley Skarie Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah

Jasmine Sklavanitis Practical Nursing Diploma Oregon, Ill.

Haley Slaats* Associate of Arts A.A. East Dubuque, Ill.

Tabitha L. Slaats Radiologic Technology A.A.S. East Dubuque, Ill.

Bailey Smirnov* Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Welch, Minn.

Jesse R. Smith Associate of Science A.S. Sherrill

Nicole Marie Smith* Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Sean R. Snyder Computer Analyst- A.A.S. Dubuque Networking Administration & Tech Support

Bradley J. Soat Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Aubrie M. Soper Practical Nursing Diploma Wyoming

Morgan Soper Early Childhood Education Certificate Olin

Mariah Kay Spier Practical Nursing Diploma Sumner

Adam Christopher Spinoso Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Hope J. Splinter Graphic Design A.A.S. Dubuque

Samantha Splinter Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. East Dubuque, Ill.

Calasandra C. Spray* Associate of Arts A.A. Manchester

April Janine Stammeyer Radiologic Technology A.A.S. St. Lucas

Cheldyn R. Stanley Practical Nursing Diploma New Albin

Jill Laura Starrett* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Elizabethville, Pa.

Valerie Stecher Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Adam J. Stecklein John Deere TECH A.A.S. Cascade

Teri Keona Steele Associate of Arts A.A. Chicago, Ill.

Jacob D. Steffans* Commercial-Residential Electrician Diploma Postville Industrial Electrician A.A.S.


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Mikayla Lin Steger Associate of General Studies A.G.S. Manchester

Samantha M. Stevens Radiologic Technology A.A.S. Dubuque

Caleb Stinson John Deere TECH A.A.S. Byron, Minn.

Jacob A. Stoffel* Associate of Arts A.A. Balltown

August Arnold Storkel Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Tomah, Wis.

Brock Stover John Deere TECH A.A.S. Mediapolis

Ashley Leigh Stovey Practical Nursing Diploma Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Marcia Streif* Business Specialist A.A.S. Maynard

Maria Ann Streif Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. West Union

Cory L. Sweeney* Associate of Arts A.A. Galena, Ill.

Mitchel Taake Diesel Mechanics Diploma Elkader

Chris Tallman Paramedic Diploma New Vienna

Emma Kaitlyn Tan* Carpentry Diploma Westgate

Seanna Tan* Associate of Science A.S. Westgate

Ashley M. Tanner* Large Animal Veterinary Technician A.A.S. Pipersville, Pa.

Ashland Taylor Practical Nursing Diploma Oelwein

Jake Patrick Teff Associate of Arts A.A. Postville

Marc J. Teff Business Specialist A.A.S. Calmar

Jessica R. Terrell Accounting Clerk Diploma Elgin

Breanna Teymer Practical Nursing Diploma Oxford Junction

Kennedy N. Thines* Agriculture Finance A.A.S. Preston

Jakob John Thompson Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Jennifer Thompson Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Klara D. Thompson Associate of Arts A.A. Decorah

Shyla Thurston Practical Nursing Diploma Peosta


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Chloe Tieskoetter Associate of Arts A.A. Ossian Early Childhood Diploma Early Childhood Education Certificate

Mark A. Till Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Maquoketa

Hannah Timmerman* Medical Assistant Diploma East Dubuque, Ill.

Natalie B. Timmerman* Radiologic Technology A.A.S. East Dubuque, Ill.

Timothy Scott Tindle Associate of Arts A.A. Luxemburg

Cleiver G. Toj Lopez Automotive Technology A.A.S. El Rosario, Guatemala

Kely Araceli Toj Lopez Practical Nursing Diploma Postville

Haley Rose Tracy* Respiratory Care A.A.S. Bettendorf

Toni Trautwein Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Genesys Trujillo Associate of Arts A.A. Cascade

Jacob P. Unsen Dental Assisting Diploma Dubuque

Cassandra Urell Beef Science Technology A.A.S. Waukon

Laura Vander Ploeg* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Ruth Anne Vermace Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Decorah

Dylan Vierkant Practical Nursing Diploma Dyersville

Lisa Vsetecka* Practical Nursing Diploma Fort Atkinson

Hunter Stephen Waddell John Deere TECH A.A.S. Tripoli

Benjamin Waetjen John Deere TECH A.A.S. Clarksville

Andrew Wagner* Associate of Arts A.A. Calmar Associate of Science A.S.

Nicole P. Wahls Practical Nursing Diploma Garnavillo

Samantha S. Waid Medical Assistant Diploma Cascade

Dorothy Jean Walker Administrative Office Associate Diploma Freeport, Ill.

Julie Ann Wall Administrative Office Management A.A.S. Bettendorf

William P. Walsh* Marketing Management A.A.S. Peosta

Mackenzie Ward Associate of Arts A.A. Cresco

Angela Warnke* Accounting Specialist A.A.S. Waterloo


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Dillon Watters Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Shandra Ann Waugh Health Information Technology A.A.S. Manchester

Timothy J. Weaver Associate of Arts A.A. Randalia

Kaylie Weber Practical Nursing Diploma Strawberry Point

Michael Weidemann Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Michael Weidenbacher* Industrial Maintenance Technician Diploma Dubuque

Jacqueline Jade Welch* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Waukon

Lillian Mae Weldin Associate of Arts A.A. Dubuque

Jenna Welp Health Information Technology A.A.S. East Dubuque, Ill.

Casey A. Welsh* Paramedic A.A.S. Lansing Diploma

McKenzie Wendling* Practical Nursing Diploma Dyersville

Taylor T. Wendt Practical Nursing Diploma Platteville, Wis.

Lexi M. West* Early Childhood Diploma Clermont Early Childhood Education Certificate

Bai Wheeler* Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Fayette

Susan Whitcher* Graphic Design A.A.S. Dubuque

Payton J. White Business Specialist A.A.S. Peosta

Stacia J. White Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Millville

Taylar M. Wiedner Practical Nursing Diploma Garnavillo

Justine Wieser* Welding Diploma Springbrook

Katie E. Wieters* Associate of Arts A.A. Galena, Ill.

Collin J. Wille* Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Rice Lake, Wis.

Amanda L. Williams Associate of Science A.S. Dubuque

Holly E. Williams* Practical Nursing Diploma Dubuque

Colin J. Williamson Associate of Arts A.A. East Dubuque, Ill.

Andreya Wilson Associate of Arts A.A. Galena, Ill.


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Katie S. Wilson Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Epworth

Brittany Ann Winter Automotive Technology A.A.S. Galena, Ill.

Cherith Brook Winters Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Nashua

Destiny J. Winters Practical Nursing Diploma Waukon

Ries Wolff* Business Specialist A.A.S. Dubuque

Morgan Woodson Practical Nursing Diploma Oelwein

McKenzie Yauslin* Practical Nursing Diploma West Union

Dylan S. Yeomans* Gas Utility Construction and Service Diploma Prairie du Chien, Wis.

Cassidy Young Early Childhood Diploma Ossian Early Childhood Education Certificate

Kimberly Zakostelecky Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Elma

Ashley Zenner Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. Dubuque

Nicole D. Zewen Practical Nursing Diploma New Vienna

Megan Zieser Respiratory Care A.A.S. Edgewood

Lance D. Zobel Dairy Science Technology A.A.S. Traer

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Awards Conferred

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

This degree is issued to a person who completes a course of study designed to prepare the graduate for transfer to a

four-year institution. The degree permits completion of the equivalent of the first two years of a baccalaureate degree

in numerous institutions.

Associate of Science (A.S.)

This degree is issued to a person who completes a course of study designed to prepare the graduate for transfer to a

four-year institution for the purpose of earning a baccalaureate degree.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

This degree is issued to a person who completes an individualized course of study primarily designed for acquisition

of a broad educational background rather that the pursuit of a specific emphasis in an associate's degree or

professional/technical program.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

This degree is issued to a person who graduates from a two-year technology program which consists of high-quality

technical courses supplemented by a transferable core of general studies.

Diploma

A diploma is issued to a person who graduates from a vocational curriculum of at least nine months but less than two

years in length, and it specifies the type of curriculum completed.

Certificate

A certificate is issued to a person who completes training in a specific occupational field. Certificate sequences are

designed to enhance occupational competencies, employment marketability, specialized knowledge and skills.


Commencement History and Tradition

The commencement ceremony is one of the most formal ceremonies in an academic institution, involving

traditions that have their roots in medieval secular and religious institutions. It is also a time to celebrate the

accomplishments and academic successes of our degree candidates. The caps, gowns and hoods worn at college

and university functions date back to the Middle Ages. Monks and students of that time wore them to keep

warm in the damp, drafty halls of learning. From these practical origins they have developed into the acceptable

ceremonial attire, which symbolizes scholarly achievement.

Gowns

Gowns for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are black with unadorned pointed sleeves. The master’s degree

gown is also black with an oblong sleeve, square-cut at the rear with an arc cut-away at the front. Doctoral

gowns have bell-shaped sleeves that are allowed three bars of velvet, while a five-inch velvet trim of the

appropriate color adorns the front. The word “regalia” means decorations or insignia indicative of an office; in

academia, the more color, ropes, sashes or velvet on the gowns, the higher the academic degree.

Hoods

The hood gives color and meaning to the academic attire. Its silk lining bears the color of the institution

conferring the degree. The hood is bordered with velvet of a prescribed width and color to indicate the field of

learning to which the degree pertains. The velvet edging of two, three or five inches designate the bachelor’s,

master’s and doctoral degree respectively. Hood lengths also vary from three-feet (bachelor’s), three and a half

feet (master’s) and four feet (doctoral). The longer the hood, the higher the degree.

Caps

Mortarboards or caps are usually square with a tassel attached to the middle point of the top of the cap. Tassels

may be black, colored to indicate the discipline in which the degree was earned, or gold in the case of the

doctoral cap or tam. At commencement, graduates wear the tassel on the right side, moving it to the left when

their degree is conferred. Faculty and staff participating in the ceremony wear the tassel to the left throughout

the proceedings.

Cords

Students who qualify for an honors distinction are to be highly commended for their academic achievements.

They are recognized in the commencement program and by the gold cords or sashes they wear over their gowns.

Graduating veterans and military members are recognized for their distinguished service with a red, white and

blue regalia cord. The cord colors replicate those of our nation’s flag to denote the valor, excellence and sacrifice

these individuals have exemplified in their service to the United States Armed Forces. Graduating TRIO Student

Support Services participants are recognized by wearing a red, black and white cord.

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Northeast Iowa Community College History

In July of 1966, the State Board of Education approved the formation of the Area One Vocational-Technical School with Calmar as its administrative headquarters. The district approved included public school districts in Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties, as well as sections of Bremer, Buchanan and Mitchell counties.

On September 5, 1967, Area One Vocational-Technical School had 170 students enrolled in 12 programs. The school also broke ground on construction of college facilities on the 210-acre Calmar campus, which now includes Darwin L. Schrage Administration, Max Clark Hall, Wilder Business Center, Industrial Technologies Building, Student Center, Agricultural Technologies Building, Beef Education Facility, Child Development Center and Iowa’s Dairy Center, a dairy education center and applied research laboratory built in 2000.

The merged Area One Vocational-Technical School was enlarged in 1970 to include the public school districts in Dubuque and Delaware counties and sections of Jones and Jackson counties. In 1971, the school began offering career education programs in Dubuque at several locations throughout the city, including the Roshek building.

In April 1979, Area One Vocational-Technical School changed its name to Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. This same year, the Peosta campus was established. The Peosta campus currently includes the main building, the Gas Utilities and Construction building, a Child Development Center, the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety and the Industrial Technologies Building, which opened in August 2010.

In 1988, formal approval of community college status for Northeast Iowa Technical Institute was granted by the State Board of Education to develop curricula and programs that would lead to awarding Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The school’s name was changed to Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC).

NICC has since expanded to include service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, New Hampton, Manchester, Oelwein and Waukon. The purpose of these locations is to bring education and training to students in their communities and to serve as a catalyst for economic development. In 2008, the Town Clock Business Center in Dubuque was expanded to include a one-stop center with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA).

In December 2007, taxpayers passed, by supermajority, a $35 million renovation and construction bond levy for the College. The funds supported construction and renovation of the industrial technologies buildings on each campus, the Student Center on the Calmar campus, renovations to the health and science labs and a new library on the Peosta campus, the Darwin L. Schrage Administration Building in Calmar, and the Wilder Business Center, which opened in January 2013.

In spring 2016, the College officially re-opened the Agricultural Technologies Building that houses the John Deere TECH program. The facility, one of the earliest buildings constructed at the Calmar campus, was completely renovated and updated to support the program with new lab areas and technology.

In September 2018, taxpayers approved a $39 million bond levy continuation to finance construction and renovation in the College’s district.

Under the leadership of its current President, Liang Chee Wee, Ph.D., Northeast Iowa Community College is committed to transforming and honoring its students, their families and the communities in which they live.


Northeast Iowa Community College

Mission StatementNortheast Iowa Community College provides in-demand education and training focused on improving lives, driving business success and advancing community vitality.

Vision StatementNortheast Iowa Community College will be the premier source for in-demand education, workforce training and partnerships, through innovative thinking and talent development.

Service: We listen, identify, and respond to the needs and expectations of our internal and external communities.

Respect: We show consideration for one another and encourage diverse perspectives to build trust, cooperation, and accountability.

Stewardship: We use our resources in a responsible, impactful, and sustainable manner.

Innovation: We foster the development and advancement of ideas through individual and team creativity.

Integrity: We are ethically accountable to ourselves and others.

Resiliency: We learn from our experiences, refocus, and seize the opportunity to improve and persist.

Board of Trustees

Kenneth Reimer, D.V.M., President • ElkaderJim Anderson, J.D., Vice President • Decorah

Larry Blatz • DubuqueGene Fuelling • Oelwein

Kathy Gunderson • PostvilleSue Runyon • Fayette

David Schueller • PeostaBob Shafer • Dubuque

Daniel White • Dubuque

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Thank you!The success of Northeast Iowa Community College students and graduates depends on the support of many individuals,

donors, community organizations, and business and industry partners throughout the year. By creating scholarships for

students, providing input on academic programs as advisors, donating equipment to the College for training purposes and

enhancing our students’ learning experiences, community members make a difference in our graduates’ future careers.

Northeast Iowa Community College also expresses its gratitude to the families of students for providing the critical support

they need while earning their college degrees and diplomas.

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