NCCC Team Maple 2 attacks invasive plants on Ordway Prairie

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2016 12:00 am

By: Colin O'Brien On September 15, AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 2 loaded up in two vehicles and began their trek to Leola, South Dakota, located near the north central edge of the state, where they started the first leg of their journey working with The Nature Conservancy on the Ordway Prairie.

Kirchner Graduates from Clarke University

VINTON TODAY
September 24, 2016 12:00 am

The following area students graduated from Clarke University in August 2016. From Garrison, Kami Pauline Kirchner, BA in Secondary Education and History For more information, contact the Clarke University Marketing and Communication Office at (563)588-6318.

Veldhuizen graduates from Wichita State with Master of Physician and Physician Assistant degrees

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2016 12:00 am

Jenna Veldhuizen of Newhall was among nearly 350 students completed their degrees at Wichita State University in summer 2016. Veldhuizen earned Master of Physician and Physician Assistant degrees.

CP Friends of Library wok on 'Room of One's Own' and annual meeting

RICH HANNEN
August 24, 2016 7:44 am

Volunteers have been putting together shelving for the Friends organization’s own permanent book sale room in the expanded and remodeled Andersen Center Point Public Library.

AmeriCorps NCCC continues service at Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area

ELIZA HUNT, CEDAR 3
August 24, 2016 7:44 am

Since July 18, the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, Cedar 3, has served at the Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area, in addition to Oak Hills Christian College.

Benton Co. youth show reserve champs at State Fair Market Swine Show

VINTON TODAY
August 23, 2016 10:48 am

 Trey Lettow of Boone County exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog in the 4-H Market Swine Show judged Tuesday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Kade Polich of Boone County exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog.

Marshall Meyer shows Champion Purebred Female at State Fair Breeding Sheep Show

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2016 1:30 pm

Marshall Meyer of Benton County exhibited the Supreme Champion Purebred Female in the 4-H Breeding Sheep show Tuesday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Lane Vander Linden of Marion County exhibited the Reserve Supreme Champion Purebred Female.

Tyler Atkinson shows Reserve Champion Junior Spring Doe at State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 22, 2016 1:30 pm

Chloe Goretska of Wayne County exhibited the Grand Champion Doe in the 4-H Breeding Meat Goat show judged Friday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. The Reserve Grand Champion Doe banner went to Taylor Decious of Marion County.

CP girl is runner up in Junior Cowgirl Queen contest

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2016 11:12 am

Maggie Holzworth of West Des Moines was crowned Senior Cowgirl Queen Friday at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Alexus Coleman of Monroe earned the title of Junior Cowgirl Queen.

Benton County 4H Foundation Thanks Community

GREG WALSTON, ISU EXTENSION OFFICE
August 9, 2016 7:10 pm

The Benton County 4H Foundation held a silent auction at the 2016 Benton County Fair. There were fifteen items donated by 4H clubs and individuals for the auction.