CEDAR FALLS – New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa. A * preceding a name indicates “graduated with honors,” ** means “graduated with high honors” and *** means “graduated with highest honors.”

Area students graduating include: Jaydee Thiessen, of Chelsea, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Makayla Backen, BA, Elementary Education, Highest Honors, Kimberly Hackenmiller, BA, Art: Studio Emphasis, Azra Papakee, BSW, Social Work, Josie Purk, BSW, Social Work, High Honors, Kallie Roberts, BA, Art Education-Teaching, Marley Whitefish, BA, Communication Disorders, all of Tama.