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Bob and Nancy (Law) Kimm Celebrate 65th Anniversary
The children of Bob and Nancy (Law) Kimm are pleased to announce the 65th wedding anniversary of their parents. The couple was married on September 17, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. After honeymooning in Kentucky the couple returned home to Chicago. Bob received his orders to report to Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, Arizona. The two hopped on the motorcycle and never looked back. ALLEN COLLEGE - UNITYPOINT HEALTH NAMES STUDENTS TO DEAN’S LIST
The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the spring semester of the 2019 - 2020 academic year.Bachelor’s and Associate’s students named to the Allen College Dean’s List must complete at least 12 semester hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.
Overton Graduates from Allen College with honors
Chase Overton of Vinton received a Bachelor if Science in Nursing with Magna Cum Laude honors from Allen College. The College awarded 45 degrees during its commencement ceremony on Friday, August 14.Allen College conferred 4 Bachelor of Health Sciences degrees, 38 Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees and 3 Master of Science of Nursing degrees.
VS Apparel- Show your school support
The VS Post Prom Committee is selling VS apparel. This works great for wearing to any VS event and showing your support. There is a large list of items to purchase and you can order online from the list from Tharp’s at their online store until Sept 4. AND you can email vspostprom@gmail.com to order the VS Socks, VS Earrings, VS Tumblers or Neck Gators that are available. Ellsworth Community College releases 2019-20 Graduate Names including Swailes
On Friday, May 8, graduates of Ellsworth Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the College. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MCC was unable to have a ceremony to honor the graduates. Graduates include those that completed their degree or diploma work during the winter 2019 term and spring and summer 2020 terms.Graduates are listed by their hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded (AA is Associate of Arts, AS is Associate of Science, AGS is Associate of General Studies and AAS is Associate of Applied Science), and the students' majors.
2019-20 Marshalltown Community College Graduates include Fry and Hamilton
On Friday, May 8, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the College. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, MCC was unable to have a ceremony to honor the graduates. Graduates include those that completed their degree or diploma work during the winter 2019 term and spring and summer 2020 terms.
Donations being accepted for those in Shellsburg
If you would like to help those in the Shellsburg area, you can make checks out to:SACG (Shellsburg Area Community Group), and write in “storm relief” in the note.Please send to:P0 Box 71Shellsburg, IA 52332They are 501(c)3 so donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your support. God bless!
Bayer Fund provides grant to Benton Community FFA
The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Bayer Fund, partners with
farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits to help their communities.Through the program, farmers enroll for the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a local
eligible nonprofit organization of their choice.
The America’s Farmers programs have given more than $57 million to rural America since
2010. Mount Mercy University congratulates 2020 Summer graduates
The following student(s) graduated during Mount Mercy University's Summer 2020 session on June 7, 2020.Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy's 1,800+ students come from around the globe, creating a vibrant, diverse and open-minded campus community. Popular undergraduate majors include business, nursing, criminal justice, education and social work.
Benton County Conservation holds Photography Contest
The early bird catches the worm… And there are plenty of birds waiting to be photographed in your local Benton County park! Until Wednesday, July 29, you can participate in our bird-friendly photography contest, Birds of Iowa!To enter a photo into the contest, add it as a comment to their Facebook post announcing the event which can be found here.