Benton County Community Foundation Joins Nationwide Celebration

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
November 10, 2020 2:33 am

The Benton County Community Foundation will celebrate Community Foundation Week, November 12-18, 2020. This nationwide event recognizes the increasingly important role community foundations play in fostering local collaboration and innovation to address persistent civic and economic challenges.

Kirkwood Community College Announces Summer 2020 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
October 28, 2020 7:40 pm

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2020 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

Let the Voyagers help "Jazz Up" your wardrobe

VINTON TODAY
October 23, 2020 4:36 pm

Looking to “Jazz” up your wardrobe?  Check out these “Hip” apparel items and you too can “kick” it with the Voyagers!Click here 

Iowa PBS seeks stories of rural Iowa

VINTON TODAY
October 21, 2020 3:48 pm

Iowa PBS has launched a new initiative intended to celebrate the people, culture and stories of rural America by showcasing the diversity, traditions and richness of small town and rural life in Iowa.

Charitable Planning Key to Strengthening Communities

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
October 20, 2020 11:13 pm

 We all are living in different times which present an opportunity to slow down and think about what truly matters most to us. October is National Financial Planning Month, an ideal time to reflect on one’s financial health and to review or establish a personal financial plan.

Scholarship Provides Money for College Along with Valuable Tips

STATE OF IOWA
October 20, 2020 8:33 am

Registered Iowa high school seniors receive emailed tips on planning and paying for college and a chance to earn one of 30 $2,000 college scholarshipsRegistration opens today for a scholarship that offers Iowa high school seniors a chance to receive one of 30 scholarships worth $2,000 for college while learning important financial literacy skills.

Volunteer Iowa Announces Applications Are Now Open For Volunteer Generation Fund

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2020 4:30 pm

Volunteer Iowa is pleased to announce applications are now open for Volunteer Generation Fund grants. Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant funds support development and strengthening of the volunteer infrastructure in Iowa through Volunteer Centers.

Two area Lions Members receive Lamplighter Award of Appreciation

VINTON LIONS CLUB
October 9, 2020 3:44 am

Vinton Lions Club congratulates Bret Nelson and Sheriff Ron Tippett for recently receiving the “Lamplighter Award of Appreciation”. Dale Schrad, 2nd Vice District Governor of District 9E, was available to present the awards.

Area Parents Winners of College Savings Drawing

STATE OF IOWA
October 7, 2020 6:09 am

Thirty-nine Iowa parents and guardians each received $250 in college savings deposits after their entries were randomly [sel]ed in a quarterly drawing sponsored by Iowa Student Loan ®.

Shellsburg Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Flag Program

SHELLSBURG TODAY
September 25, 2020 2:56 am

The Shellsburg Sons of the American Legion (SAL) is offering the Shellsburg community an opportunity to display a 3' x 5' American Flag on a 10 ft pole in front of your home or business.