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Free College Financing Information Is Available
By Dan Clute Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board member If you have a student headed to college within the next few years, you may be confused about the various ways to pay for it. Frequently, families find that their own savings and student earnings will not be enough to pay the cost of attendance after scholarships, grants and other financial aid.
College Planning Tool Helps Families Estimate Total Cost
Redesigned Resource Debuts as Students Receive College Aid NotificationsA free online college planning tool that helps families estimate the total cost of a college education has been redesigned to make it simpler to use.The College Funding Forecaster allows students to input estimated costs, expected financial aid, savings and earnings to project total out-of-pocket expenses and potential student loan amounts for four to six years, the time it typically takes to earn an undergraduate degree, at the college or university of their choice.
Area student ranks among top 2 percent at Iowa State University
The following area students are ranked among the top 2 percent of students in their college at Iowa State University. Editor's Note: Two colleges are listed for those students who have majors located in more than one college (for example, business and human sciences) and who rank among the top 2 percent of students in both.Atkins, IA Laur
Mark Mossman Retirement Celebration March 26th
Help us celebrate Mark Mossman's retirement! He is retiring after practicing law for over 45 years. Let's shower him with cards. Please send a greeting to:Mark MossmanMossman Law Firm122 E. 4th StreetVinton, IA 52349 There will also be a reception at the Vinton Country Club on Saturday, March 26th at 5:00. This day also happens to be Mark's birthday. Stars over 70 Accepting Nominations
Just a reminder that you still have plenty of time (till March 25) to nominate for Stars Over 70! If you know anyone who is a role model, mentor, or leader to others and is over 70 years of age, Stars Over 70 is a great way to honor their contributions! It's fast and easy to nominate someone. All you need to do is take a few minutes to visit our site (https://www. Member of the Month
Member of the Month - Charlee JohnsonAs a Senior, Charlee has attended many activities in her time in FFA, including National Convention, Spaghetti Dinner, and helping with Trash Barrels. This year, she has increased her involvement and as a result, will be receiving her Iowa Degree this Spring at State Convention. Her SAE project has her working with pigs and her horse. Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s 2022 Scholarship Deadline is March 9
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s 2022 scholarship application deadline is 8:00 p.m. on March 9, 2022. The online application can be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.cfneia.org/scholarships. CFNEIA awarded $526,960 in scholarships to high school, college, and adult students in 2021. A total of 271 scholarships were awarded to students pursuing higher education opportunities and the average amount awarded was $1,976.
Benton County Community Foundation’s Grant Application Deadline is March 15
The deadline to submit grant applications to the Benton County Community Foundation’s 2022 grant cycle is 5:00 p.m. on March 15. The online grant application can be found on the Community Foundation’s website at www.bentonccf.org. Grants are awarded to projects within the program areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, environment and animal welfare, health and human service.
North Eden Willing Workers Minutes, February 20, 2022
North Eden Willing WorkersFebruary 20, 2022The North Eden Willing Workers met at Barry’s Lanes in Vinton. Before the meeting, club members participated in the countywide bowling tournament. The meeting was called to order and roll call was answered with your favorite animal. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read. The club has a balance of $1,598.
University of Dubuque Fall 2021 Academic Dean's List
The University of Dubuque congratulates Brock Radeke and Bryce Radeke both of Vinton on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2021 Academic Dean's List. To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester. The University of Dubuque is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person.