Mueggenberg, Vander Laan on NWC dean’s list

Two area students at Northwestern College in Orange City have earned spots on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester.

Christina Mueggenberg qualified for the dean’s list for having achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours. The daughter of Brian and Charity Mueggenberg, of Everly, she is a senior majoring in art/graphic design.

Erik Vander Laan is one of 234 Collegiate Scholars for the spring semester, having earned a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Vander Laan is a senior majoring in computer science and mathematics. He is the son of Lori Hibma, of Hartley.

Johanna Dorhout named to Dean’s List at Nebraska

Johanna Judith Dorhout, of Sanborn, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year.

Dorhout, a freshman majoring in nutrition and health sciences, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Education and Human Sciences. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.75 or higher to be included on the list.

Dorhout is the daughter of Mark and Nicole Dorhout, and is a 2020 graduate of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School.

Nominations for Iowa 4-H Alum of the Day sought

The Iowa 4-H Foundation has opened their call for nominations for the annual Alum of the Day awards at the Iowa State Fair. Ten individuals will be chosen to be recognized each of the first 10 days of the Fair, Aug. 12-21, at the 4-H Exhibits Building. Winners will be recognized during a special awards ceremony and will receive a special 4-H and Iowa State Fair prize pack.

Alum of the Day is a recognition event held to thank 4-H alumni who exemplify the 4-H spirit, contribute to their community or continue to support the 4-H program, and for their service in spreading the work of 4-H and living out the core pillars of the 4-H program.

To complete a nomination, visit http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/alumoftheday and submit a nomination form outlining how 4-H has impacted the nominee, why the nominee deserves recognition, past and current 4-H involvement, and any other information the selection committee may need to better consider your nomination.

Nominations must be postmarked or emailed to iowa4h@iastate.edu by July 12. Winners will be notified by July 19. Nominees must have been a 4-H’er and must currently reside in Iowa. Nominations that are not selected will be considered the following two years.

Taylor Majerus among 5,300 graduates at UI

Some 5,300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students received their degrees this spring at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Taylor Majerus, of Greenville, was among the students conferred their degrees. Majerus was a student in the College of Dentistry whose program of study was Dentistry. The degree awarded was a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Hot temps temper NWI fishing bite

The day bite trolling for walleye in the area has been very slow. The panfish/perch bite has been very good lately. Water temperatures have risen significantly with most in the 70s to 80s. This quick increase has been tough on fish that are already stressed due to spawning. This has caused noticeable mortality of some fish.

East Okoboji Lake: The water temperature was 79 degrees last Thursday. The curlyleaf pondweed has started to die back allowing for easier fishing and promoting native aquatic vegetation to grow. Leeches or worms with a slip bobber are a simple way to get some success out fishing with kids. Try this setup in about 8 feet or less of water.

Crappie, fair. Try fishing close to docks and hoists. Trolling weed lines has been successful for many anglers. Crappie are hard to target specifically, but can be caught mixed with other panfish. Bluegill, fair. Bluegill have started to move off their beds out of the shallows. Leeches or worms and a simple bobber setup work well. Pumpkinseed, good. Fun and easier to catch from most docks. Use a small hook, bobber and piece of worm.

Lost Island Lake: Anglers have had consistent success with yellow perch and a few other species. Yellow perch, good. Bluegill, fair. Black crappie, fair. Walleye, fair.

Minnewashta Lake: Panfishing has been good for anglers trolling weedlines, as well as fishing docks and hoists near shore. Black crappie, fair. A nice crappie bite can be found with a little movement around the lake. Bluegill, fair. Pumpkinseed, good.

Silver Lake (Dickinson): Silver Lake is starting to green up due to an algae bloom. Walleye, fair.

Spirit Lake: The lake has started to green up significantly due to an algae bloom. The walleye bite has been hit-or-miss most nights. The day bite has been fair to poor unless you’re right on top of them. Bluegill are starting to sit on beds. The water temperature was 79 degrees last Thursday. Bluegill are moving off their beds to deeper water.

Yellow perch, fair. Bites from morning till 11 a.m. and mid-afternoon have been seen. Depths vary depending on the time of day. Walleye, fair. Bite is hit or miss at dusk. Use slip bobbers along weed edges.

West Okoboji Lake: The water temperature was 77 degrees last Thursday. Try fishing for panfish in 8 feet or less and around docks and hoists. Anglers slowly trolling weedlines have been successful catching a variety of species.

Bluegill, fair. Bluegill are starting to be found in shallower water as they move off their beds. Leeches or worms and a simple bobber setup work well. Black crappie, fair. Hard to target specifically, but crappie can be caught while picking through other panfish.