Local residents earn degrees

On May 9, nearly 500 Concordia University, Nebraska undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees.

The class of 2026 was honored during a commencement ceremony held in the Walz Human Performance Complex.

Three local individuals received degrees.

Katelyn Greene of Clearwater, earned a Master of Education degree;

Trista Hemenway of Clearwater, earned a Bachelor of Science-Education degree; and

Erin (Schwager) Manthei of Orchard, earned a Master of Education degree....