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The Dysart class of 1956 is set to meet on Thursday, October 12th at 11:00 AM at the Vinton Family Restaurant in Vinton, Iowa. They graduated less than 20 in 1956. The Dysart High School has been torn down.  Stories, some embellished, will be fun to share among the sixteen graduates and spouses that plan to attend. 

Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the 2023 summer session.To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student. The honored students include:Jacob Reineke – Belle Plaine, IAVirginia Schwab – Vinton, IAAndrew Sweeney –

With propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average,consumers should make preparations now for colder temperaturesWith propane prices lower than last year and supply above the five-year average, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging propane consumers to make preparations ahead of the arrival of colder temperatures and winter conditions.

My Bookshelf At Guided Journaling last week, one of our writing prompts involved writing about the last book you read, the one you're currently reading, and the book you'll read next.  This felt like the perfect prompt for my blog!The last book I read was "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.  I was introduced to this author through my book club years ago and have loved her ever since.

Fall is for Mysteries.  Growing up, like other girls my age I enjoyed Nancy Drew.  I also loved looking through my Grandma's Agatha Christie paperbacks, and in my early teen years I loved Dean Koontz.  As an adult, I read a wide range of genres, but Fall is for Mysteries.  I'm currently one chapter away from finishing Anthony Horowitz's "The Word is Murder".

College’s Workplace Learning Connection named semi-finalist in Career Z Challenge Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) has been named a semi-finalist in the U.S. Department of Education’s Career Z Challenge. The initiative is an open innovation prize competition that seeks creative solutions to expand student access to high-quality, work-based learning (WBL) opportunities in order to prepare them for successful careers in today’s workforce.

Largest U.S. regional airline to tour facility, speak to aviation students on Sept. 25 Kirkwood Community College and SkyWest Airlines are excited to give Aviation Maintenance Technology students an opportunity for employment after graduation. Representatives from the airline will visit campus on Monday, Sept. 25, to tour the facilities and speak to students about the company’s Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Pathway Program.

The following nursing student(s) received their white coats in a ceremony on September 8, marking their acceptance into the nursing program and approval to move on to clinical study. Atkins Emily Miller Abigail RinderknechtBelle Plaine Nikkia SpinelliBlairstown Lori AndersonNewhall Kiah CoffinUrbana Gretchen Jones Zoe WitteWalford Zoey Baustian 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 live their values.

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in August. Atkins, Melissa Finn, Master of Business AdministrationNewhall, Madison Harman, Master of ArtsVinton, Shoshannah Guerrero, Doctor of Philosophy 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 live their values.

Gabe Hanson, a LaPorte City resident, along with 14 others was among those recognized as part of the Lake Land College’s Livestock Judging Team.  The team was named the Overall Reserve Team at the 2023 National Barrow Show in Austin, Minnesota. The team finished the competition tied for the best score and ultimately placed second with a tiebreaker.