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Grants, local fund-raising bring Gualtier documentary closer to completion; premiere expected in January
The full-length documentary on John Gualtier, the Vinton World War II medic who was among the...
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Dr. Oran R. “Doc” Corbett
VINTON – Dr. Oran Robert Corbett, known and loved as Doc, passed away at Virginia Gay...
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LatestPreschool Scholarship Funding Available
Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa is announcing that applications are available for preschool tuition assistance for children who reside in Benton and Tama County. In order to qualify for scholarships, children will need to...
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LatestBethlehem Lutheran Church plans VBS, July 30-Aug. 2
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from July 30th to August 2nd. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable...
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Summer Snack Hacks
“There isn’t anything to eat, Mom!” This is a phrase that parents hear all too often and even more so in the summer months when kids are on summer vacation. So what do you feed your kids that they will like...
Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2017 graduates
The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this June. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount...
Area Students named to Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2017 Dean’s List
The following students are named to Mount Mercy University’s Spring 2017 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded for six or more semester hours, are eligible...
Summer Snack Hacks
“There isn’t anything to eat, Mom!” This is a phrase that parents hear all too often and even more so in the summer months when kids are on summer vacation. So what do you feed your kids that they will like...
Obituaries
Zola Charlene (Sanders) Cerny
VINTON: Zola Charlene (Sanders) Cerny, 95 of Sunnyvale, California and formerly of Vinton died Friday, June 23, 2017 at Manor Care in Sunnyvale, California. Funeral Arrangements are pending with Phillips Funeral Homes –...
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Leone Seboldt
VAN HORNE: Leone Grace (Miller) Seboldt, 92 died June 22, 2017 at the Vinton Lutheran Home...
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Dorothy M. Morris
SHELLSBURG: Dorothy Morris, 90, died June 18, 2017 at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids,...
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Loren Wayne Stiegelmeyer
Cedar Rapids: Loren Wayne Stiegelmeyer, 57, formerly of Vinton, died Thursday, June 15, 2017,...
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Events & Activities
Bethlehem Lutheran Church plans VBS, July 30-Aug. 2
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at Bethlehem Lutheran Church from July 30th to August 2nd. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable...
Read MoreSteve Hess & Southern Salvation to sing June 30, in Brandon
A Gospel Music Concert featyrung Steve Hess & Southern Salvation will take place Friday, June 30th, at 7:00 pm at the Brandon United Methodist Church, 507 Main St, Brandon. Admissionsion is free; there will be a free-will...
Read MoreParty in the Park begins Thursday!
The 2017 Party in the Park Celebration will include all of the events that the weekend traditionally offers to children and adults. It all begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, in the parking lot of Farmers State Bank, where the staff will...
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VU celebrates summer with member picnic
Many VU members gathered at Celebration Park on Tuesday for one of the newer VU traditions: The...
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