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Rock Group Journey Completes Iowa State Fair Grandstand Line-up
Grandstand Tickets On Sale April 14
Journey with Pat Benatar and Loverboy will bring their classic rock to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand August 18. The show completes this year's Grandstand line-up. Tickets for all shows go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 14 through all Ticketmaster outlets. The 2012 line-up is presented by U.
Treasurer Fitzgerald Teams Up With Daycares to Encourage College Savings
Families can register to win one of five $529 College Savings Iowa Accounts.
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans with young children to start thinking about saving for their children's future higher educational expenses. "As a way to raise awareness about the importance of saving for higher education we have teamed up with daycares across the state to get information into the hand of parents," Fitzgerald said.
State Treasurer Fitzgerald Encourages Financial Literacy with New Program
State Treasurer Fitzgerald Encourages Financial Literacy with New Program
The National Financial Capability Challenge runs from March 12 to April 13, 2012
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is getting the word out about a new program that will boost the financial literacy of Iowa's high school students. The State Treasurer's Office is partnering with the U.
Erin Brown of Newhall Graduates from Luther College
Kevin Kraus, Luther College vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, has announced the December 2011 Luther College graduate list.
Erin Brown, of Newhall, Iowa, received a degree in music and sociology. Brown, the daughter of Dennis and Janet Brown of Newhall, is a 2008 graduate of Benton Community High School.
Handgun safety training course being offered
A law which went into effect on January 1, 2011 requires the Sheriff of each county to issue a permit to carry weapons to any person 21 years of age or older who is not addicted to alcohol, not likely to use a weapon unlawfully or in such a manner as would endanger the person’s self or others, is not a felon, and has not been convicted of a serious or aggravated misdemeanor in the past three years.
Pettengill Hosts East Central Iowa Electric Co-Op
A group from East Central Iowa Electric Co-Op visited the Capitol Wednesday and met with Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn). ISU PRESIDENT STEVEN LEATH TO TALK AT RESEARCH FARM MEETING
The annual meeting and educational program of the Northeast ISU Research and Demonstration Farm will be Tuesday March 27 at the Borlaug Learning Center, Northeast ISU Research Farm, Nashua. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. Topics include an address from Steven Leath, President of Iowa State University; Roger McEowen from the Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation will discuss his Top Ten Ag Law Issues Affecting Iowa Farmers; and Ken Pecinovsky farm superintendent will present results from many of the 2011 Research Farm Trials.
Luther College announces 2011 fall semester Dean's List
Kevin Kraus, Luther College vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, has announced that 858 Luther College students were named to the 2011 fall semester Dean's List.
Luther junior Addy Rickels of Vinton, Iowa was named to Luther's Dean's List.
Luther junior Audrey Tran Lam of Vinton, Iowa was named to Luther's Dean's List.
Pettengill and Paulsen host Military Member
Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mt. Auburn) and Speaker Kraig Paulsen (R-Hiawatha) welcomed Andrew Novotny of Walker to the Capitol on this week. Andrew job shadowed ep. Pettengill for the day. Irene Geiger to celebrate 90th birthday Feb. 18
Irene Geiger will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 pm. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Wesley United Methodist Church Fireplace Room, at 516 2nd Ave., Vinton.
Hosting the party are Irene's descendants, which include three children, six grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Everyone is welcome; no gifts, please.