— John Hilgers, of Austin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in summer 2012. Hilgers earned a master’s degree in business administration.

—Mitchell Holtzworth, of Austin, graduated from Allen College in summer 2012. Holtzworth earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

—Michael Gehling, of Grand Meadow, is one of 41 college students to earn a GROWMARK scholarship to continue education in agriculture and business for this school year. Gehling attends the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.