Best of the Class

KWWL and Wartburg College are proud to present the Best of the Class 2013. Celebrating its 29th year, Best of the Class event honors valedictorians and top graduating seniors from high schools across the KWWL viewing area. Congratulations to our Best of the Class graduates!

Only photos of students who opted to have their photo taken with KWWL news personalities were sent to us for inclusion on KWWL.com. KWWL congratulates and acknowledges the accomplishments of all its Best of the Class winners.

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Best of Class 2013 List of Graduates
Best of Class 2013 List of Graduates
A PDF view of the 2013 Best of the Class program, including a list of the graduates.
A PDF view of the 2013 Best of the Class program, including a list of the graduates.More >>
A PDF view of the 2013 Best of the Class program, including a list of the graduates.More >>
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Wind, rainstorm rips through New Hampton
Wind, rainstorm rips through New Hampton
Residents in New Hampton are cleaning up after severe weather blew through eastern Iowa Sunday night.
Residents in New Hampton are cleaning up after severe weather blew through eastern Iowa Sunday night.More >>
Residents in New Hampton are cleaning up after severe weather blew through eastern Iowa Sunday night.More >>
High winds cause damage across eastern Iowa
High winds cause damage across eastern Iowa
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Reports of damage all across the KWWL viewing area were caused by several waves of severe thunderstorms across Iowa Sunday night, closing roadways and even a few schools due to debris and power outages.More >>
Reports of damage all across the KWWL viewing area were caused by several waves of severe thunderstorms across Iowa Sunday night, closing roadways and even a few schools due to debris and power outages.More >>
Many Eastern Iowans waking up without power Monday morning
Many Eastern Iowans waking up without power Monday morning
There are about 460 Iowa Rural Electric Company customers without power in eastern Iowa.
More than 9,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County experienced outages Tuesday morning. The company reports crews were working overnight attempting to restore power to those without power.More >>
More than 9,000 Alliant Energy customers in Linn County experienced outages Tuesday morning. The company reports crews were working overnight attempting to restore power to those without power.More >>
Floyd County sees storm damage
Floyd County sees storm damage
Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.
Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.More >>
Officials in Floyd County confirmed they sustained damage when a severe thunderstorm came through their county late Sunday afternoon.More >>
Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session
Iowa lawmakers ponder a special session
As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.More >>
As lawmakers try to adjourn the legislative session, some wonder whether the best way to deal with a contentious health debate is to skip the matter for now and hold a special session later.More >>
UPDATE WITH NAME: Former Minn. man shot by police Wednesday morning
UPDATE WITH NAME: Former Minn. man shot by police Wednesday morning
Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.
Online records name the first Waterloo police officers on scene in a Wednesday morning shooting -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.More >>
Though officials would not say which police officers were on the scene of a police shooting Wednesday morning, their online records name the first officers on scene -- including the officer who previously shot and killed a Waterloo man in 2009.More >>
UPDATE: Closed portion of 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids to re-open Saturday
UPDATE: Closed portion of 1st Avenue in Cedar Rapids to re-open Saturday
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East will close for five days beginning on Wednesday morning to allow for installation of a new skywalk.
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East, in front of the U.S. Cellular Center, will reopen late Saturday.More >>
The City of Cedar Rapids says a portion of 1st Avenue East, in front of the U.S. Cellular Center, will reopen late Saturday.More >>
UPDATE: Dubuque altercation led to shots fired, no injuries
UPDATE: Dubuque altercation led to shots fired, no injuries
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.More >>
Police arrested a Dubuque man after he allegedly got into an altercation with another man.More >>
Dunkin' Donuts holds job fair for new Coralville store
Dunkin' Donuts holds job fair for new Coralville store
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.More >>
The new Dunkin' Donuts currently under construction in Coralville will host a job fair this weekend.More >>

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Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.More >>
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.
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Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>