Elise Haack honored by governor for academic excellence

Elise Haack, a senior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, was recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement April 30 at the 21st Annual Governor's Scholar Recognition Ceremony at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Haack, of Sanborn, is the daughter of Ryan and Erica Haack.

The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor's Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 422 high school seniors from across Iowa.

Each high school was invited to select a senior stu...