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PRIVATE FARM AUCTION LOCATED IN BENTON COUNTY
PRIVATE FARM AUCTION LOCATED IN BENTON COUNTYALBERTA J. SMITH & THE ESTATE OF LEONARD O. MULLNIX 80 ACRES M/L Average Unadjusted CSR2 72.62LOCATION: 5335 22nd Avenue, Mt. Auburn, Iowa LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Benton County, Cedar Township: The South One-half (S½) of the Northeast Quarter (NE¼) of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Eighty-six (86) North, Range Eleven (11), West of the 5th P.
Hawkeye Community College Announces Summer 2023 Graduates
The following are Hawkyey Community College Summer 2023 Graduates:Ruth Hildahl, Emergency Medical Services, Associate of Applied Science, graduated with Honors (3.5-3.74), Belle PlaineAlesha Brunssen, Veterinary Assisting, Diploma, GarrisonMaya Douglas, Transfer Major: Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts, of La Porte CityChase Hoy, Liberal Arts, Associate of Arts, of La Porte CityRiley Rosauer, Physical Therapist Assistant, Assoc, iate of Applied Science, graduated with High Honors (GPA 3.
4 Student Loan Repayment Questions to Answer Now
By Dr. John HartungAspire Resources Inc. board member (September 6, 2023) - If you stopped making student loan payments due to COVID-19, answer these four questions before October, when payments resume for federal student loans that were eligible for the federal emergency relief.1. What types of student loans do you have?Not all student loans were eligible for COVID-19 relief, so it's important to know what types of loans you have and what assistance has been used.
The Open Book
The last book I read was "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett. I was introduced to this author through my book club years ago and have loved her ever since. In "Tom Lake" we meet a mother and her three grown daughters, brought back together on their family cherry farm due to the pandemic. Throughout the story she recounts a time in her early 20's when she was an actress and dated a man who went on to become a Hollywood celebrity. New Scholarship Offers $1,000 for College
Program Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningA new program for the 2023-2024 school year offering $1,000 scholarships is now open to Iowa residents.Iowa high school students and undergraduate college students, as well as their parents or guardians, may register for the ISL Education Lending Scholarship at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Savings between now and Nov.
Benton County Community Foundation’s Grant Application Available
Grant applications can now be submitted to the Benton County Community Foundation’s (BCCF) 2023 grant cycle with a deadline to submit applications by 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 15. Technical support will be available to applicants until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. The online grant application can be found on the BCCF’s website at www.bentonccf.org.
An Open Book: Oh, Snap!
Oh, Snap!Photography is on my mind this week for a few reasons, but mainly because my daughter just had her Senior Pictures taken. An emotional milestone to say the least! Photographs are so intwined with my most cherished memories, I often find myself wondering if I remember an event, or if I just remember that I have a photo of the event. Linda and Donald Burke to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Linda (Smith) and Donald Burke were joined in matrimony on September 8, 1973 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Urbana, Iowa. They have four children and 11 grandchildren.To help celebrate their monumental milestone, there will be an open house. on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Fross Park - Main Pavilion, Center Point, Iowa.Light refreshments will be served in their honor. Luther College Announces the Spring 2023 Dean's List
Congratulations to Newelle Dalton of Urbana, IA, who has been named to Luther College Dean's List for the 2023 spring semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, Dalton must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D).
Queen of Saints Cluster announces new information
The Cluster of five parishes in Southern Benton County, IA including:Immaculate Conception, Van HorneSt. John, BlairstownSt. Michael, NorwaySt. Patrick, WatkinsSt. Paul, NewhallNew information:Rev. Jacob Dunne, replaced Rev. Craig Steimel on July 11, 2023 as Rev. Steimel moved away.The only phone number to call is (319) 228-8131 ext. #306. Please remove the (866) 854-7555 number.