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Yesterday at 4:45 PM  Graduation season significantly influence Kirksville's economic growth and as Truman State University and A.T. Still University students invite their families and loved ones to see them walk across the stage, it helps advance the city's economic development.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  IHCC graduation was on Thursday and it was the largest graduating class

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Mary Immaculate Catholic School eighth graders are graduating.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Fifth graders at Macon Middle School graduate from the D.A.R.E program.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Macon R-I High School held their commencement ceremony Sunday.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Baccalaureate Ceremonies are becoming very popular in graduations. What is it?

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Sunday over 50 graduating seniors and their families packed the gym for the 2013 commencement in Milan.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  College graduation season brings major transitions, with decisions about whether to move back in with mom and dad or to find a fill-in gig to pay rent while the job hunt continues.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  Macon County R-I High School's Class of 2013 gathered at the middle school gym Sunday afternoon for their Baccalaureate Service.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Paul L. Gaston, III, Trustees Professor at Kent State University in Ohio, will serve as the May 2013 Commencement speaker for Truman State University.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The third annual Ottumwa Citizen's Police Academy came to a conclusion Monday evening with graduation.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Davis County High School's graudation rate is 96%

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ottumwa Superintendent Davis Eidahl spoke on the uniqueness of the district and the different stories and backgrounds that come with each student.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Cardinal School District 2012 graduation rates were highest in its history

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Kirksville School Board is taking initiatives with the student achievement report for student improvement.