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University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 912 Fall grads
New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa .
Graduates from the Benton County area were among the graduates.
NOTE: A * preceding a name indicates "graduated with honors"
** means "graduated with high honors"
*** means "graduated wit
State Fair Award to Recognize Iowa's Farm Families
The Iowa State Fair, Tractor Supply Co. and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for six farm families to recognize with the Way We Live Award at the 2015 Fair, August 13-23. These families must exemplify farm values derived from hard work and a love for the occupation of farming.
To enter, submit an entry form along with a 500-1500 word essay describing how living on a farm and choosing the occupation of farming has shaped the family's life.
Meyers joins Dean's List at Clarke University
The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the fall 2014 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.
From Walford, David Meyers.
Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students to make an impact.
Lindsay Gallo earns Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Morningside College
Lindsay Gallo of Urbana, Iowa, was a December graduate of Morningside College.
Gallo received a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
Morningside College is a small, private college in Sioux City, Iowa, that offers bachelor's degrees in a variety of disciplines, and graduate programs in education and nursing. For more information about Morningside College, visit the college's website atwww.
AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps team Pine 2 serves the Community of Denton, TX
By: Kimberly McFarland
On Saturday January 10, AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps team Pine 2 from the Vinton Campus volunteered in Denton, Texas at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells home improvement goods at a discounted price in an effort to help restore the community of Denton.
Members from Pine 2 helped to clean up the ReStore by dusting appliances and light fixtures, sweeping the store, and organizing products on the shelves of the store. Area Students make Wartburg Fall Term Dean's List
Wartburg College has recognized 521 students who made the 2014 Fall Term Dean's List. Those honored include:
Nathaniel Woeste of Atkins
Mary Wrage of Dysart
Sydney Mackey of Urbana
Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne
Allison Emrich of Vinton
Korbi Burkey of Walker
The list cites students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.
Vinton Yesterday: What do you remember about... local workplaces?
Editor's Note: We are beginning a new series about the history of the Vinton area and what our readers remember.
We are asking you: What do you remember about Vinton work places?
Hawk-Bilt?
Iowa Ham?
IBSSS?
Vinton Popcorn?
The canning facility?
Perfex?
Me Too?
Others?
Share your thoughts in the comment section!
If you have any photos, please feel free to share them with our other readers by emailing them to us at vintontoday@hotmail.
Local students named to Central College dean's list
The following students were named to the fall 2014 Central College dean's list:
Amy Andrews of Shellsburg is the daughter of Kenton and Pamela Andrews.
Caitlyn Conway of Blairstown is the daughter of Corlyn and Darla Conway.
Alyson Garwood of Dysart is the daughter of Scott and Leann Garwood.
Jamie Retz of Newhall is the daughter of Drew and Carmel Retz.
Farm Bureau offers scholarships
Vinton, IA – The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) will be offering 54 - $1,000 scholarships and the Benton County Farm Bureau Federation will be offering 4 - $500 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college for a two or four year degree.
Applications are due into the Benton County Farm Bureau office by Monday March 2nd and winners will be announced in April.
Meet the Movement: An Introduction to Tiny Houses
Editor's Note: Amy Andrews and a partner at Central College built an entire tiny house for less than $500. Below is their description of the project.
What are tiny homes? Whatever you want them to be! Generally, they have all the features of a “regular” home. Some people just want to downsize, others want off the grid, others want to travel with them!
How tiny? It’s up to you.