Et Cetera
Meet the 2016 Benton County Fair Queen Candidates
The new Benton County Fair Queen will be crowned next Thursday, July 14, during the traditional Thursday night activities at the Grandstand. Below, in alphabetical order, are profiles of the eight 2016 Benton County Fair Queen candidates:
Macy Arbuckle
Macy Arbuckle is the daughter of Jim and Carol Arbuckle of Vinton. She has four siblings, Brittany, Cali, Nash, and Mili; she is also a proud aunt to her two nieces, Tenli and Zayli. Heckroth and Hinders among Wartburg College students receiving diplomas
Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 331 students during Spring Commencement Sunday, May 22.
Andrew Heckroth of Dysart graduated with a degree in History. He is the son of Kendall & Kathryn Heckroth.
Cole Hinders of Dysart graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He is the son of Kenneth & Pamela J. Johnson.
Another 41 students are expected to graduate in August.
Local Students named to Dean's List at Drake University
Nicholas Gardner, of Vinton, was named to the Dean's List at Drake University. This academic honor is achieved by earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the Spring 2016 semester.
Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling more than 3,300 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate students from 40 states and approximately 40 countries.
Loras College Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List
Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2016 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized.
Belle Plaine, Emily A. Mast
Blairstown, Ellen J. Horst
Norway, Brooke Boddicker and John D.
U of I 2016 Springe Graduates
Graduates from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2016 semester.
Alex Brown of Atkins, IA 52206 received a BSN-Nursing.
Danielle Busta of Atkins, IA 52206 received a BSN-Nursing.
Cory Christensen of Atkins, IA 52206 received a BS-Human Physiology.
Josh Carkhuff of Belle Plaine, IA 52208 received a BA-Sociology.
Zachary Miles of Blairstown, IA 52209 received a MD-Medicine.
Lions Club installs new officers, presents awards
The Vinton Lions Club formally installed its new officers, including President Rob Levis, during its weekly meeting Wednesdayat Pizza Ranch.
The Club presented awards to new members, as well as members who passed Quarter Century and Half Century milestones. Those who helped with the new concessions trailer also received certificates of appreciation. Thanks from AMVETS for Memorial Day project assistance
AMVETS Post # 218 would like to thank the following for their support over the Memorial Day Weekend:
Windsor Manor Assisted Living staff and residents; Mary Barkdoll and Clipper Corner and Ehlinger’s 66.
THANK YOU!
Mount Mercy University congratulates students named to Spring 2016 Dean's List
The following students are named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2016 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.
Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University offers students a personal, practical and faith-inspired education that distinctly blends professional career preparation and liberal arts with a strong curriculum grounded in leadership and service.
Queen of Saints announce time changes for Mass
Beginning the weekend of July 2/3, 2016 please note the change in mass times. You can also check out our website at queenofsaints.com.
Saturday: 4 pm-IC, Van Horne
6 pm-St. Paul, Newhall
Sunday: 8 am-St. John, Blairstown OR St.
Area Students Named to Buena Vista University's Dean's List for Spring 2016
The following students in your area were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Buena Vista University. Students named to the Dean's List must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the semester, based on a 4.0 grade point system, and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.
Tanner Heckt of Dysart
Jamie Rich of Belle Plaine
About Buena Vista University Celebrating 125 years of service.