McCook graduate earns presidential scholar award

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- Iowa Western Community College recently announced its Presidential Scholars for the 2013-2014 academic year. McCook, Nebraska, resident Riley Allen was chosen as one of 25 students selected from across the region for this honor. Allen is a 2013 graduate of McCook Senior High School and is the recipient of the Iowa Western Trustees Presidential Scholarship worth up to $8,000.

Students awarded presidential scholarships have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership skills at the high school level. The scholarships are renewable for up to four semesters, provided students maintain a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) while attending Iowa Western. In addition, the recipients must continue developing leadership abilities and assist the president of the college with various alumni and fund-raising events.