Nearly 4,900 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in Ames this spring. Sauk Valley-area graduates include:

Dixon

• John Daniel Ackert, Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering 
• Marcus E. Williams, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, Cum Laude

Prophetstown

• Rachel M Shoemaker, Professional Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Sterling

• Koda Lee Brininger, Bachelor of Science, Finance, Cum Laude
• Dale M Guerrieri, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Shannon E. Kelly, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
• Elliot Noble, Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Management