Brian Warson has been a CNA for almost 17 years and has always enjoyed working in the Nursing field. He enrolled in Blackhawk’s Nursing program because said he feels it’s one of the best Associate Degree Nursing programs in the state.

The Agriculture and Rural Initiative, Compeer Financial’s donor advised fund, has granted $600,000 to community and technical colleges across the cooperative’s 144-county territory, including $25,000 to Blackhawk Technical College.

Mercyhealth and Blackhawk Technical College are excited to announce a new scholarship program to assist students studying in one of five programs that will lead to a career in health care. The scholarships will begin being awarded in the spring of 2023.

Academic Advisor Kayla Neumueller got involved with supporting students when she herself was in college.

Mary Roth comes from a long line of military veterans, including several uncles, her grandfather, several cousins, two sisters and two sons.