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The Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Daughters of America Court 216 in Fort Dodge recently awarded scholarships to St. Edmond High School graduating seniors.

Sixty-eight golfers from seven diocesan high schools participated in the annual CYO golf tournament at Fort Dodge last week. Kuemper Catholic won the team championships in both the boys and girls meets

Briar Cliff University welcomed friends and family to celebrate students who walked the stage for the 95th commencement ceremony on May 9, at the Sioux City Orpheum. The ceremony honored the University’s 2026 candidates for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

As graduation nears for Briar Cliff University students, members of the university’s Catholic Daughters received their senior graduation Honor Cords. Father Travis Crotty, chaplain, blessed the members of Court Lady of Grace.

Briar Cliff University in Sio City is hosting a variety of activities this week to celebrate the Class of 2026.

Emmetsburg Catholic School has announced the hiring of Brittney Andreassen as its next principal. Andreassen will officially begin her role on July 1, 2026. “Brittney brings a thoughtful and student-centered approach to leadership, along with a strong background in instruction and collaboration,” said Laura Reinders, Emmetsburg Catholic School Board President. “We are confident in her ability to lead our school forward while continuing to build on the strong foundation that is already in place.”

LeMars Gehlen Catholic middle school students participated in a Poppy Week poster contest through the American Legion Auxiliary Post #241. Three winners were named.

Algona Bishop Garrigan High School Seniors accepted a Carrie Chapman Catt Award in Des Moines for registering to vote.

Storm Lake St. Mary School students, faculty and staff packaged 73,440 meals with Then Feed Just One Thursday. On packaging the 128th box shortly after lunch, they crossed the one million meal mark since they started packaging meals in 2010.

Board members of the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa are taking their message of inclusive education on the road. Realizing the growing need to help Catholic schools be more inclusive, they plan to host events around the diocese to share their mission and their impact in the coming months.

St. Rose of Lima School in Denison held their Field of Dreams themed gala on April 11.

Briar Cliff University will host its final event in the Franciscan Values Lecture Series for the 2025-2026 academic year on Earth Day, April 22 at 7 p.m. The lecture is titled, "Reverencing Creation: Climate Change and Laudato Si'," and it will take place in Meis Recital Hall.

The 39th Annual Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball brought the community together for a “Friday Night Lights” themed evening of generosity, raising $371,598 to support Gehlen Catholic School and its students.

During Danbury Catholic School’s final hour of school before the Easter break, the older students relived Jesus’ final hours during their Living Stations of the Cross.

On April 11, the 39th Annual Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball will celebrate under the glow of “Friday Night Lights” at the Le Mars Convention Center. This year’s event is hosted by General Chairs Brad and Sarah Cave, along with Tyler and Kylie Petty.

Humboldt St. Mary School raised a record breaking $182,115 at the March 14 annual spring gala. They exceeded the Phase I playground improvement project goal.

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new school addition on April 1 at Gehlen Catholic School in Le Mars affirmed that the legacy of Catholic education is alive and well in the community. Following a school Mass at St. Joseph Church in Le Mars, hundreds of students from Gehlen Catholic School gathered north of the elementary building for the Legacy Campaign Groundbreaking Ceremony.

The FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa recently announced that six Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sioux City were awarded major grants to strengthen inclusive education and expand support for students with diverse learning needs. According to Dr. Ryan Allen, president of the foundation, a combined total of $80,000 was awarded. “It’s just a testament to how much energy, effort, heart and soul has gone into this effort – not for the five or so years that FIRE has been in existence but for the years leading up to that,” he said. “I’m so grateful, so humbled by what we’ve been able to accomplish together with an all-volunteer base.”

Remsen St. Mary announces Gospel Award recipients for Transitional Kindergarten through fourth grade.

Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools announced the six outstanding individuals who will be inducted into the Bishop Heelan Hall of PRIDE during a special celebration scheduled for Oct. 16 and 17. The Hall of PRIDE recognizes alumni whose accomplishments in athletics, leadership, and service reflect the lasting impact of Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools and the values of faith, perseverance and excellence.