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Area students receive scholarship awards

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has awarded more than 1,500 scholarships to students for the 2015-16 academic year. The college and its departments award ...

Farewell Autumn, I Loved You So

By: Della J Brehm © 11/12/2015   Oh stunning Autumn  Why did you have to go  I dread what lies ahead  Bitter winds, ice and SNOW, SNOW, SNOW   Wh...

Vinton Garden Club Minutes

October 28, 2015 The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 11:00 October 28, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Winery for a tour, lunch and meeting ...

Union alum Heckroth named to 2015 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band

Andrew Heckroth, a Union graduate from Dysart, was selected for the 2015 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. The history major will perform with the band Friday, Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m., in the Nevada High ...

CP Historical Society ‘Goes to Vietnam’ For Annual Potluck

The Center Point Historical Society’s annual community harvest potluck was Oct. 29 at the Center Point dentistry office basement. Members and neighbors enjoyed a travel slide show by Jon...

Rebekah Duwa is an August 2015 graduate of Upper Iowa University

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Rebekah Duwa of Keystone, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in August. Honors qualifications as follows: Summa cum laud...

Iowa College Aid Offers Tips to Recent Grads on Managing Student Loan Debt

 After walking across the stage in May, college graduates of the Class of 2015 have conquered many firsts – securing a college degree, landing a first job and finding affordable housing...

$100+2: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Celebrates by giving in October 2015

Toni Parizek, Director Benton County Veterans Affairs, and George Bauer, Congregation Council Member On October 25, 2015, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presented a gift of $102.00 to the Benton County Veterans Affairs.  The Veterans Affairs office gives general assistance to veterans from ou...

CP Friends of the Library Sew Happy with Book and Fabric Sale

The Center Point Friends of the Library book and fabric sale in September gave a big boost to Friends’ spirits and bank account. The sale made more than $1500. What made it possible was a...

Vinton Garden Club News: Members tour Ray House

Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 11:15 September 23, 2015 at the Ray House in Vinton for a covered dish dinner with speaker Bob Moen ...