At the three North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 3, nearly 700 graduates were recognized as earning nearly 860 Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates during the 2023-24 academic year. Several honors and awards were also presented. NIACC’S Class of 2024 represents 14 countries, 15 states, and 89 Iowa communities.
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(*Midyear Graduate)
Alexander
Jennie Mae Barkema
*Owynn Thomas McNutt
*Laney Leah Munoz
Algona
Halie Helen Bleich
Bailey Lynn Johnson
Jacob Jason Leerar
*Cora Jean Ricke
Allison
Dawson Patrick Clark
Michaela Marie Shear
Owen Hunter Swygman
Ames
Jeromy Yi-Reh Lin
Aplington
Zachary Hayes Klahsen
Belmond
Merari A. Arenas
Dora Jasmin Bobadilla-Macias
Kaleb Jay Carlson
*Korey Timothy Engebretson
*Malachi David Hubka
Bailey Shae Johnson
Jervaris Bernard Lakes Jr.
Leonel Martinez De Leija
Braxton David Meints
*Samara Jean Sheehan
Marissa Brynn Sopher
Shea Whitney Sopher
Britt
Jordan Isacc Abele
Kelsey Lynne Goins
Melia Ann Golwitzer
Jennifer Crystal Gomez-Alonzo
Emma Marie Kudej
Aileen Olivia Lechuga
Danielle Nicole Norstrud
Jaiden Marie Reinking
Dylan Anthony Smidt
Walter Dewayne Taylor
Kina Madgelene Units
Kane Bradlee Zuehl
Buffalo Center
Emma Jean Eastvold
Logan Jon Knudson
Britney Anna Mitthun
Elizabeth Lynn Olson
Charles City
Lynn Marie Bauer
Amelia Elizabeth Brown
Jackson Tate Cook
Janine Rio Estrada
Ally Marie Faulkner
*Jasmine Elizabeth Gerleman
Jose Angel Hernandez
Taia Jasmine Hillhouse
Jaxon Scott Houdek
Roush Claire Jaeger
Devin Isiah Jones
Emma Leigh Miller
*Ann M. Retterath
Michael P. Retterath
*Christopher Lee Richmann
Sydney Marie Ross
Shya Antonia Simmons
Courtney Shea Stoneburner
Crystal Elaine Taylor-Griffen
Jacob Ryan Toepfer
Thomas Jarrett Tumilson
Jacob Taylor Vais
Clarion
Elic Paul Fjetland
Clarksville
*Jennah Lou Carpenter
Clear Lake
Ashley Darlene Archer
Kaydon Elizabeth Asbe
Tylar R. Barney
Emeny Gail Brattrud
Keagan Lee Cody
Mitchel Thomas Conway
Jack Henry Crane
Lukas Michael Deets
Curtis Ray Dillavou
Cely Mae D. Dodge
*Kari Lorraine Eckholt
Emma Claire Forsyth
Summer Ann Froiland
Jaxson Drew Gerhardt
Aimee Lynn Groeneweg
Ciara Katherine Hartema
Alexis Faith Hauge
Allison Olivia Heflin
Shelby Anne Helps
Liberty Rose Henaman
Hunter David Hill
Macey Jo Holck
*Dawson Jay Howlett
Prosper Odifile Iyogun
Cody Andrew Johnson
Alicia Elizabeth Lincicum
Candice Marie Lucas
*Nicholas Dennis Mehman
Matthew Christopher Moore
*Jaxon John Morgan
Mason M. Murphy
Cabot Cole Neuberger
Jett Orin Neuberger
Chloe Grace O’Keefe
Hunter William Rieck
Mariana Ros
Courtney Dakota Russell
Jaclyn Maria Sberal
Brooke Lauren Schulze
Ethan Matthew Sleeth
William Collin Starbeck
*Autumn Brooke VanHorn
Ella Marie Warnke
Taylor Madison West
Chloe Ann Williamson
Coralville
*Annalise Emelie Brosdahl
Corydon
Emily Grace Jones
Cresco
Kelsey Kay Burke
*Rebecca Sue Creger
Allison Nicole Ferrie
Rylee Ann Kapler
Cameran Rae Moellers
Lisa Lynne Sobolik
Kirsten Skyler Turvold
Crystal Lake
Liam Andrew McFadden
Dylan Sev Meyer
*Sydney Michelle Nyguard
Delmar
Brynnlin Carole Kroymann
Denison
Manuel Alcaraz
Ramon Perez Jr.
Denver
Rhett Michael Bonnette
Des Moines
Leon Curtis Drayton
Claire Abigail Gordon
Dougherty
Christina Marie Antal
Alan Fredrick Nieuwboer
Avarie Elizabeth Noss
Dumont
Jordan John Severs
Durant
Karissa Mae Edwards Hoon
Elma
O’Malley Keegen Fair
*Liberty Skye Miller
Fertile
Samantha Jo Ann Gonsalez
*Gabrielle Sifuentes
Floyd
Brittany Jean Willadsen
Forest City
*Alexis Ione Anderson
*Emma Elizabeth Anderson
Charles Elyas Daniel Brown
*Natalie Noel Buffington
Sydney Acacia Burkholder
Dakota Max Carlson
*Malani Shealynne Carpenter
Janine Valencia Carpio
*Ruby Cibrian-Martinez
Vinton Allen Feldman
Larry Edward Flick
Caleb Arcilla Gutierrez
Emmanuel Coreyon Henderson
Owen Leo Holkesvik
Joseph Timothy Hovinga
Joshua Raymond Kawalek
Kristine Nicole Kelso
Troy Lamonte Lawson Jr.
*McKenzie Rae Miller
*Raina June Miller
Brock Louis Moore
Tianna Jean Murray
Tyler Daniel Nolton
Riley Rick Plymesser
Brayden Matthew Price
Mary Jane Elizabeth Rockwell
*Andrew William Snyder
*Skylar Jade Steffensen
Carter Joe Stricker
*Jenna Lynn Walker
Garner
*Alyssa Marie Blankenship
Audrey Diane Carrison
James Raymond Cash
Gavin Alexander Chambers
Bradley Shawn Dodd
Marley Threse Etter
Jacob Mathew Formanek
Maxwell Christian Frohling
Brianna Mary Gamerdinger
Tarron Marie Glidden
Dalton Wayne Graff
Michael Trey Grummer
Kristopher Dean Hammitt
*Krista Jo Hejlik
Kenneth Calvin Hook
*Leah Marie Koebrick
Alex Joseph Mohlis
*Myah Josephine Nesset
Matthew Johnathan Obermann
Nathan Daniel Roberts
*Adam Michael Sears
Alayna Jane Welsh
*Kaidence Marie Hope Wilson
Genesis Ann Winter
Geneva
Aubreigh Elizabeth Abbas
Kaci Rae Sanders
Goodell
Morgan Dakota Lillebo
Grafton
Trystan John Bistline
Carina Marie Blake
Jason Gregg Braun
Emma Tillie Hicken
Greene
Owen Willis Almelien
Calvin William Hanson
Elizabeth Drew Mathers
Mitchell Paul Staudt
*Samantha Usher
Hunter Ray Wiegmann
Hampton
Kera Nicole Anderson
Faith Kay Bahena
Diana Blanco Figueroa
Abigail Romelia Cruz Morales
Abigail Claire Marie Drier
*Kortney Lynn Dunt
Jennifer Garza
Kevin Gutierrez Arriaga
Ruth Lizbeth Hernandez-Gutierrez
Katherine Shawn Hilton
Carter Joseph Hobson
*Zane Christopher Johnson
Jessica Martinez-Castillo
Daisy Martinez
Taylor Nichole Montes-Blackstock
Kenzie Ann Moorehead
*Mariah Lee Mulford
*John William Reichenbacher
Jaxson Willis Rew
Courtney Bena Ringleb
Malachi Juwann William Robertson
Yamileth G. Rodriguez
Irlanda Cecilia Tangarife
Aaron Tijerina
Eli Steven Walton
Hanlontown
Jayson Eugene Bauer
Adrianna Kay Evans
Hannah Joy Lunning
Sarah Elizabeth Lunning
Harlan
Hannah LaDell Havick
Hayfield
Mick Alan Formanek
Independence
Brady Dennis Clark
Ionia
Levi Thomas Winters
Iowa Falls
*Kelly Lynn Heath
Joice
Colby Glen Heagel
*Jonathon James Roethler
Kacie Ann Suby
Kanawha
Tyler Daniel Ford
Irvin Santiago Gomez-Hinojoza
Caeden Joseph Harle
*Wyatt Joseph Haubrich
*Mark G. Johnson
Hayden Marie Lang
Kensett
*Ahnyah Marie Bruce
Nicholas James Goskeson
Natalya Amaya Griffin
Alivea Elaine Harms
Ryder Alan Gail Lestrud
Emma Kay Logeman
*Cole Allen Willert
Klemme
Wyatt Carolus
*Dakotah Lynn Heginger
Knoxville
Brooke Kaylene Roby
Lake Mills
Susan Marie Abele
Kyle Vincent Allard
Jareth Leon Cross
Victor S. Granados
Wyatt James Helming
Jadyn Elizabeth Hengesteg
Thea Mae Hoffman
Jordan Andrew Kelly
Teah Lyn Kesler
Leah Mae Moen
Emily Ray Payne
Ella Rebekah Stene
Paige Amelia Thompson
Lakota
Shayla Rose Heetland
Isaac James Hillesland
Israel Eduardo Salas
Latimer
Jessica G. Castro
Michele Alison Vlcek
Leland
*Morgan Sophie Anderson
Roland Armando Chartrand-Sanchez
Abbey Lynn Hanna
Hayden Tyler Hoffmeyer
Konner Douglas Leitz
Manly
*Kalliape Ann Ballance
Bridget Ann Barker
*Ryan John Bleakney
Brianna Marie Foss
Alexis Marie Hakes
Trevor Michale Munoz
Georgie Elizabeth Rozell
Glenn Allan Schaefer Jr.
Ashley Elaine Thurman
Aleathea Lynn White
Marble Rock
Braiden Michael Christensen
Trevor Dean Johnson
Carrigan Fern Parcher
Skylar Reigh Schmitt
Anna Marie Wells
Clayton Michael Wells
Marion
*Maria Elena Gallagher
Marshalltown
Izaak James Smith
Mason City
Cyrus Ahari
Antonio Ramon Alarcon
Amaya Olivia Alberto
Hattie Alana Albrecht
Xander Joseph Allison
Gavin Louis Als
Alexis Paige Anderson
Courtney Lyn Anderson
Trisha Grace Anderson
Isabelle Gracie Arndt
Kimberly Sue Askeland
Tara Marlene Backhaus
Britney Ann Baer
Margaret Ann Bahl
*Kiera Marie Baker
Alec James Barkema
Joseph Jaegar Micheal Barlas
Lamar Jose Barragan
Marisa Julia Barragan
Ethan Joshua Beals
Geneva Grace Benson
Kylie Marie Bergman
*Ryan Michael Berkley
Kaytlan Ray Billings
Olivia Christine Black
Mason Nichole Blakely
Sarah Rae Bodtke
Emma Theresa Borrelli
John Joe Brandt
Abigail Joy Brinkley
*Kaitlyn Ashley Broske
Tony Rae Brown
Jacob Axel Carlson
Timothy John Castle
Breyden Andrew Christensen
Alyssa Mary-Kathryn Collins
Kaiden A. Cox
Abigail Rose Delaney
Dezzï Alanna Aria Despenas
Olivia Riley Despenas
Henry Thomas Determan
Maximus Doc Dhabalt
Paige Elizabeth Dickinson
Allison Kay Diekema
Madeleine Joy Droll
Joey Marie Duncan
Madelyn Sue Elwood
Melanie Marie Emond-Houston
Jacob Bradley Engeseth
Alana Debra Etten
Adyson Ravona Evans
Christina Marie Fain
Jaelyn Charmin Marie Falls
Jasmine Alize Felix
Colton Thomas Ficken
Dawson Michael Field
Erin Lee Ann Foss
*Logan James Gangestad
Mercedes Beyonce Garcia-Reich
*Naomi Ruth Garrett
Maria Catherine Jonelle Gonzales
Olivia Dee Gorder
Eleanor Rose Gorder
*Emily Nicole Green
Malachi Daniel Grillo
Keira Allene Grooters
Avery Christine Groven
Zoe Jane Hahn
Denise LeAnne Buckley Hanson
Caster Joseph Hanson
Christopher T. Heaberlin
Max Robert Heimbuch
Keyona Renee Hermen
Ethan Eugene Hill
Kaitlyn Ann Hill
Spencer Charles Hill
Chase Matthew Holloway
*Brittany Rae Holstad
Kylie Elizabeth Hubacher
Katie Joy Jacobsen
John Robert Janssen
James Kwende Jennings
*Sophie Clara Johanns
Reid Eugene Johnson
Joy F. Jones
Jarik Jay Kamish
*Natalee Sue Kearns
Jayden Allen King
Sabrina KayLynne Kingston
Brooklyn Gabriella Kinney
*Taylor Erin Klouse
Reed August Kruger
Brogan Elise Lamers
Sophia Rose Lassahn
Abigail Elizabeth Latham
*Jacie Lynn Lee
Grant Nathaniel Lee
Ariel Marie Lee
Raina Whitney Leet
Adeline Dodge Lief
Drake Eli Loeschen
Madelyn Kay Love
Makayla Rae Lukes
*Derek Micheal Madden
Katie Mae Magnuson
Ethan Gregory Malek
Kellar Benjamin Malek
Lucas Paul Malone
Chris Earl Marquardt
Abigail Mae Martin
Bailey Jo Martin
Leah Marie Martinez
*Mia Elizabeth Mason
Maggie Marie McBride
Essie Ann McCleish
*Elise Trinity McCollough
Sarah Ann Poulter
*Heather Nicole Mennen
Dominic Daniel Giovonni Meyer
Aubree Elizabeth Miles
Ean Robert Miller
Corey David Miner
*Riley Allan Monahan
Audra Kate Mulholland
Dominic Marcus Murphy
Kameryn Jordyn Nolte
Morgan Taylor O’Dell
Alexis Marie Oelberg
Nancy Jean Ostrander
Sadie Quinn Oulman
Courtney Lee Peck
Grayce Evelyn Pedersen
*Madyson Vegas Lynne Penn
Keira Zhou Ping Philpott
*Emily Ann Ploeger
Tessa Joyce Podolan
Raquel Balen Ponce
Tricia Jane Pope
Kylie Poppy
Josephine Rayanna Portis
Dylan Jack Prestholt
*Emily Kathryn Read
Brianna Marie Reich
*Joseph Michael Richards
Emma Louise Rickers
*Ava Lyn Riordan
Sierra Arlene Roach
Christian Lee Rodriguez
Sarah Elizabeth Ross
Aaron Scott William Sandberg
*Chase Allen Scheppler
Andee Caroline Scholl
*Colby Randall Severson
Jadyn Kay Sheimo
Connor Anthony Snell
Avery Grace Steenblock
Nepkea Linsey Stroberg
Bennett Rand Christopher Suntken
Molly Lynn Theilen
Kavori Malachi Thompson
*Brandi Janese Tilkes
Shelby Alexandra True
Rylee Nikole Trustin
*Jenna Lynn Tupper
*Margaret Van Steenhuyse
*Jordan Beverly Voves
Ella Rose Wasicek
Hailee Renae Wendel
Alexander Ryan Wendorf
Jackson Chad Wickman
Megan Marie Williamson
Jenna Grace Witte
Abigail Lee Wood
Hailey Ellen Worman
Macy Jo Wyborny
Jaime Enrique Zaragoza
Addilyn Marie Zimmerle
Lillian K. Zobel
McIntire
Lillianna Jade Koenigs
Meservey
Sydney Macy Rose Gatton
Shelby Grace Wiegmann
Miles
Carter Daniel Pataska
Monticello
Sarah Nicole Bracht-Wagner
Mount Vernon
Olivia Isabel Goodrich
Nashua
Makinzey Bliss Brannon
Maxwell James Hillegas
New Hampton
Melissa Cibrian Martinez
Vanessa Rodriguez-Vera
Nora Springs
Cole Hans Christiansen
Beyonca Rene Hosmer
Madisyn Rae Kelley
*Logan Daniel McDonough
Hunter Michael McKibben
Macy May Morud
*Kaileigh Amber Smallwood
North Liberty
Bryson Daniel Canton
Northwood
Kennedy Nicole Christianson
Jace Alexander Gentz
Jason James Hanson
Carly Jo Hengesteg
Josiah Paul Kliment
Hailey Grace Krambeer
Jamya Armoni Lipscomb
*Alexis Jean Miller
Jayla Shardae Rudolph
Mason Dean Thofson
Benjamin John Tindall
William John Tindall
Orchard
Colton Eugene Boge
Mattea Elizabeth Meirick
Osage
Jayden William Robert Scharper
Wilma Orozco Barber
*Brooklyn Kathleen Brock
Summer June Marie Collins
Marcus Matthew Cordes
Gregory Eugene Deberry
Andrew Michael Erickson
Jacey Marie Finch
Trevor A. Frein
*Christi Jo Hernandez
*Brady Dean Hovde
Mylie Shaonna Howe
*Michael Dewayne Johnson
Addison Christine Marcks
*Colin Patrick Miller
Desiree Ann Mohlis
Barrett Raymond Muller
Andrew Allen Myers
*Megan Ann Niemeyer
*Riley Quinn Niemeyer
Shantavia Carolyn Pilman
Jace Lewis Popp
Jacob Arthur Potter
*Ella Renae Schafer
Loreal Rachelle Scott
Tucker Allen Sledd
Amber Jean Sloan
Emma Marie Soltau
Pella
Cael Jacob Morgan
Plainfield
*Abbie Marie Hyde
Plymouth
Kristen Kathleen Bucci
Elizabeth Ann Ginapp
Joshua Kenneth Lloyd Ginapp
Daeden William Heiny
Danika Grace Heiny
Benjamin Lee Navratil
Reinbeck
*Emma Jo Fleshner
Riceville
Brynn Marie Hemann
Adamary Estefany Lopez
Gracie Jewel O’Byrne
*Saige Kaitlyn Sullivan
Rock Falls
Alec Daniel Niver
Preston Jacob Prazak
Rockford
Amber Jean Adams
Rebecca Leili Frances Bartling
Kylie Rebecca Brokel
Cara Ann Fox
Brayden Earl Haag
Daniella Kristina Havranek
*Cameron Jean Johnson
Bryce Andrew Larson
Aubrey Marie Mahlstedt
Emma Maria Muller
Madelynn Jo Muller
Nathan L. Muller
Danielle Lee Michelle Paulus
*Aryssa Deanne Smith
*Kaia Raeanne Smith
Nicholas William Staudt
Rockwell
Mackenzie Lynn Ames
Baileigh Ann Berding
Ava Lynn Cronk
Holden Thomas Hensley
Keelee Marie Sheriff
Emma Ann Weiner
Brett Allan Witte
Rudd
Matthew Alan Davis
Sheffield
Joshua Robert Hagin
Alexis Maranda Sheriff
Rachelle J Villeneuve
Sigourney
*Katherine Marie McLaughlin
St. Ansgar
*Brooke Noel Ahlf
Spencer Lewis Beyer
Kirsten Dorothy Boerjan
Danielle Mindy Braun
Kate Elizabeth Brumm
Christian James Hermanson
Whitney Beth Huisman
Tate David Mayer
Brianna Rose Minnis
*Kennedy Marie Schwiesow
Stacyville
Katelyn Marie Gerk
Erick Rubio Gonzalez
Sumner
Kason Thomas Judisch
Swaledale
Edison Detrick Bernard Caspers
Thompson
Jeffrey Max Burkhow
Thornton
Emily Jane McLaughlin
Shelby Ann Schroeder
Titonka
*Rebecca Grace Hofmann
Derek Russell Ohrtman
Jazmin Lynn Trunkhill
Ventura
Kaden Craig Buckley
Tyler Thomas Groom
Michael Joseph Quinn
Jorge A. Reyes
Waterloo
*Edward Joseph Steffen
Waukee
*Markeese Patrick Williams
Waverly
*Maggie Rae Hart
Zoie Marie Johnson
Wesley
Grant Charles Haugland
Woden
Diana Cae Schinzel
Kathy Ann TerBeek
Mackenzie Kay Wood
Citrus Heights, California
Aaron Michael Ingersoll
Galt, California
Alexis Nicole Friend
Golden Gate, Florida
Ailec Cooper Ward
Homestead, Florida
Sara Dee Arrojo
Gabriella Milagros Segre
Aiea, Hawai’i
Iwalani Pomaika’i Beltran
Chicago, Illinois
*Julius Lydell Shaw ll
Harvard, Illinois
Alyssa Marie Wickersheim
Matteson, Illinois
Kameron Janee Jones
Normal, Illinois
Benjamin Paul Smith
Prospect Heights, Illinois
Christopher Issac Ordon Marroquin
Schaumburg, Illinois
Alexis L’oreal Elion
Wichita, Kansas
Samuel Micheal Schmidt
Adams, Minnesota
Olivia Louise Hegge
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Jessica Jean Benson
Emma Grace Berg
*Aaliyah Renae Camerer
Ezra Martin Eggum
Michael Sean Flaherty
Alden, Minnesota
*Ann Rose Huper
Anoka, Minnesota
Jake Ronald Gonse
Austin, Minnesota
Blake Thomas Klingfus
Bricelyn, Minnesota
*Emma Katherine Beyer
Clarks Grove, Minnesota
*Katelyn Jayne Schwarz
Conger, Minnesota
Heather Ann English
Eagan, Minnesota
Charles Michael Harms
Edina, Minnesota
William Jeffrey Couchman
Emmons, Minnesota
Dalton Michael Bidne
Fairmont, Minnesota
Eli Leo Anderson
Jacob Jeffrey Crissinger
Farmington, Minnesota
Ethan Michael Coyer
Zach Edward Dohrmann
Hayfield, Minnesota
*Madalynn Kara Johnson
Hoffman, Minnesota
Elijah Douglas Bergman
Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Grace Antwinette Davis-Chavez
Lakeland, Minnesota
Thomas Fredrick Weispfenning
LeRoy, Minnesota
Chase Howard Johnson
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Cole Merritt Newell
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Samuel Gerhardt Cooper
John Charles Lyman
Kathryn Renee Olive
Owatonna, Minnesota
*Naomi Jo Knudtson
Lexi Ann Mendenhall
Plainview, Minnesota
Olivia Jade Olsen
Rochester, Minnesota
*Makia Nicole Majerus
Sacred Heart, Minnesota
Tyler Elliot Froland
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Keiara Janae Anderson
Jaida Lee Hansen
St. James, Minnesota
Lee William Hillesheim
St. Paul, Minnesota
Takara Ann Mason
Savage, Minnesota
*Tyler William Dietrich
Stewartville, Minnesota
Keeley Mae Steele
Ulen, Minnesota
Brynn Paige Stalberger
Victoria, Minnesota
Oliver Charles Yuhas
Wells, Minnesota
Caldyn David Huper
Conner Lee Prange
Brookfield, Missouri
Andrew Dominick Ely
Mandan, North Dakota
Isaac John Huettl
Columbus, Nebraska
Samuel David Kwapnioski
Lincoln, Nebraska
Jackson Samuel Koebernick
Parsippany, New Jersey
James Listfield Butkus
Rapid City, South Dakota
Amber Rae Grace
Cypress, Texas
Alec Robert Strange
Mission, Texas
*Valeria Hernandez
Lewiston, Utah
*Jada Lea Westover
Richmond, Utah
*Katyrra Peck
Sussex, Wisconsin
Anders Christian Palmquist
Tirana, Albania
Ibrahim Cara
Adelaide, Australia
Darcy John Barry
Madrid, Spain
Federico Alejandro Figueredo Gimenez
Bogota, Colombia
Natalia Mora Salcedo
Carolina, Puerto Rico
Luis Javier Perez Mosetty
Barcelona, Spain
Hugo Garcia-Rosado Duran
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Abdul Rahman Jalloh
Lilongwe, Malawi
Kondwani Brenn Mtawali
Paris, France
Hugo Massa
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gabriela Dos Santos De Medeiros
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Bruce Curtis Huggins Jr.
Osaka, Japan
Natsuko Furukawa
Mustin, Germany
Alina Turtschan
Ontario, Canada
Robert Charles Tolhurst
