The Freeborn County Commissioners recently awarded five Freeborn County high school seniors with $500 scholarships. The scholarships were provided by Diamond Jo Casino and each student was presented with an award during the Commissioners’ regular board meeting on May 17. Freeborn County Administrator John Kluever said this was the fourth year of the program, and based on the past success, he is looking forward to a continued partnership with Diamond Jo Casino. In the back row from the left are commissioners Glen Mathiason, Jim Nelson, Dan Belshan, Chris Shoff and Mike Lee. In the front row from the left are students Kailey Davis of Glenville-Emmons High School, Alayna Hall of Glenville-Emmons High School, Emily Bremseth of Alden-Conger High School, Caleb Gaudian of Albert Lea High School and Silas Randall of Albert Lea High School. -- Submitted photo