Governor Terry Branstad has announced appointments to Iowa’s various STEM Advisory Councils. The South Central Regional Hub of the STEM Advisory Council serves Marion County. One Pella resident was appointed to this council. Lowell Ernst was chosen along with 15 others for this region. Cheryl Carruthers, of Bussey, was chosen to the North Central Iowa Hub. The STEM Councils work to boost student achievement in the areas of math and science.