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CAPTURE THE HEART OF AMERICA PHOTO CONTEST DEADLINE APPROACHING
The deadline to enter 2021 Capture the Heart of America photo contest is this Sunday, Oct. 31 at midnight.From day-to-day life on the family farm to the ever-changing industry, agriculture has proven to be one of America's most compelling stories. Through the contest, photographers from across the country can share their own piece of this important story as they see it through their camera lens.
HALUSKA AND ZITTERGRUEN ELECTED AS IHSSA FINE ARTS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
The Iowa High School Speech Association presented the IHSSA Fine Arts Administrator of the Year October 15, 2021 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The award was conceived in 2005 by the Executive Committee of the IHSSA. It is presented to a distinguished individual of statewide reputation and outstanding accomplishments. This is the highest honor the Iowa High School Speech Association may confer on an administrator. Oct 18-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week
October 18-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a time to call awareness to what estate planning is and why it is an important part of a personal financial plan. According to Gallop's spring 2021 poll findings, 46% of U.S. adults have a will that indicates plans for their money and estate after their death. This number has hovered at around the half mark since 1990.
Thank you to the Vinton Fire Department
The Vinton Fire Department went above and beyond again. Rani Hopkins, mom to LyRick (in red) and his cousin Chris (in the gray) were able to have their own visit to the fire station. LyRick has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 and can't attend school due to the dangers of exposure. The family wishes to send a very special thank you to the Vinto North Eden Willing Workers Minutes October 17
October 17, 2021The North Eden Willing Workers met at Hanson's Hallow, LaPorte City pumpkin farm on October 17, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. The secretary gave roll call. Roll call was answered with what is your favorite fall activity. 17 of 24 members were present. Two new members (Addison Ollinger and Gina Lutgen) attended the meeting. The treasurer's report was a balance of $1,266.
Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors
Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2021 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college. Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COUNTY Atkins, IA Thaddeus Barger, Benton C
Carlson's to celebrate 60th Anniversary
Robert (Bob) and Betty (Noe) Carlson will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at the Farmers Mercantile Hall, 100 W Main St., Garrison, Iowa at 2 PM. Their children; Brian (LeAnn), Cedar Rapids, IA; Nancy (Carl), Colorado Springs, CO; and Melinda, Marion, IA; grand-children; Max (Macy); Kelsey, Brianna, Cora and Robert; and great-granddaughter Flora; invite friends and family to attend! Bob and Betty were married October 8, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Garrison, Iowa. Regular, small savings deposits add up for college
By Adam Voigts Iowa Student Loan Board Member (September 27, 2021) - For many families the plan of how to pay for college is uncertain. And trying to figure out that plan can be intimidating.But college is within reach, even for those with modest incomes, as long as saving begins early. Reasonable, small monthly savings, if started when kids are young, can benefit from compound interest and earnings.
Toney of Blairstown among Iowa State University summer graduates
Iowa State University awarded degrees to 802 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies. The following are graduates from your area:Blairstown, IADawn Toney, Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Cum Laude
ATTENTION VINTON-SHELLSBURG GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016
Your school cumulative folder is available for you to pick up at the Central Office located at 1502 C Ave., Vinton, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mon.- Thur. At this time we are limiting the traffic flow so we ask that you please email or call to [st] up an appointment to come get your folder. Folders will be available from September 1 - October 1, 2021, at which time they will be disposed of.