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This October Iowa drivers raised over $20,000 for breast cancer research and support services simply by choosing cleaner-burning Unleaded 88 during the 4th annual Pink at the Pump® campaign, co-sponsored by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPM). Seventy-four retail stations donated three cents of every gallon of Unleaded 88 sold from Oct.

The Garrison Cemetery Annual meeting of the shareholders will be held Monday, January 13, 2020, at 6:00 PM at the Garrison Public Library.  For any information please contactDorothy Readnour.

Weekend Mass times for the Queen of Saints cluster for 2020 are as follows:January 4/5 through June 27/28:Saturday4 pm-St. Michael, Norway6 pm-St. Patrick, Watkins OR St. John, Blairstown (alternating every other week)Sunday8 am-IC, Van Horne10 am- St. Paul, NewhallFrom July 4/5 through December 31:Saturday4 pm-IC, Van Horne6 pm-St. Paul, NewhallSunday8 am-St.

The following student received academic honors from Milwaukee School of Engineering for the 2019 Fall Quarter:Elizabeth Hearn, Honors List, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringUndergraduate students on the Honors List have earned a GPA of at least 3.20 (out of 4.0) for this quarter.Milwaukee School of Engineering is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.

Schools will guide students from low-income districts as they transition from high schoolIowa College Aid announced today that nine colleges and universities in Iowa will receive $929,289 in GEAR UP Iowa Year 7 College Partner Grants.GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal program that prepares low-income students to succeed in college.

Karley Jaynes, of Urbana, a nursing graduate in Mount Mercy University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, received her nursing pin on Thursday, December 12. Jim Burke gave the senior class address.Jaynes has accepted a position in pulmonary specialty unit at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s.Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and lead courageous lives.

The Vinton Aquatic Club is selling raffle tickets for a 2020 Family Pool Pass. You'll have a chance to win a summer of free swimming with a little donation to help our clib operation costs, meet fees and keep our membership fees reasonable for all current and future VAC Swimmers and Divers.1 Ticket = $112 Tickets = $10If you would like to purchase raffle tickets, contact any VAC member you know, until January 10th, 2020.

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, December 9, at 1:30 PM at Windsor Manor.  Hostess will be Brenda Hackbarth.  Brenda will also present the program.  Remember to bring a favorite recipe.

(Students request to have their information sent to Vinton Today, although it appears that none of these recipients reside here, there is probably grandparents or other relatives that requested the information be sent here! With that in mind, we include the following list.)Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 516 students who were on the college’s academic Honor Roll for the 2019 Fall Term.

The meeting of the North Eden Willing Workers was called to order at 5:23 PM on November 17th. The treasurer's report was given. Our current club balance is $1.375.80.  We celebrated all of the November birthdays: Jenna, Nora, jaob, Devin. We also recognized the members with a December birthday: Sammie and Brianna. The club won the scarecrow contest that had been held at the courthouse.