Iowa State Honors Fall Graduates

More than 1,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 1,675 students who graduated in December, 1,357 earned undergraduate degrees and 318 earned masters or doctoral degrees. Among…

William Dale Rife, Jr.

William Dale Rife, Jr. was born September 21, 1962. He died February 20, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends, following a fall and head injury. Dale grew up in Lee’s Summit and Greenwood, Missouri. He was a Lee’s Summit High School…

Ron D. Hansen

Ron D. Hansen, 65, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away on February 24, 2025. Born December 15, 1959, Ron dedicated his life to hard work, family, and faith. From the age of 14, Ron worked in hardwood floors, and his passion and…