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Disposing of Old Computers

Getting rid of your old computer? You can ensure its hard drive doesn’t become a treasure chest for identity thieves. Use a program that overwrites or wipes the hard drive many times. Or remove the ha...

Money Smart Kid essay contest deadline extended; additional awards announced

Contest offers students a chance to win $1,000, $500 or $300 toward college savings The Iowa Money Smart Kid essay contest deadline has been extended. Iowa students now have until Friday, March 23,...

VSHS Honor Roll announced for 2nd Trimester

VSHS students who have been named to the honor roll include the following:T21718...

VSHS Honor Roll announced for 2nd Trimester

VSHS students who have been named to the honor roll include the following: T21718...

For Our Dads: Daisy Johson and her UNI roommate to participate in 'Out of Darkness Walk', April 14

Last year, as a freshman at UNI, Daisy Johnson joined the "Out of the Darkness Walk" to raise money for suicide prevention. She set a goal of $500, but ended up raising nearly $2,000. This year, Da...

For Our Dads: Daisy Johson and her UNI roommate to participate in 'Out of Darkness Walk', April 14

Last year, as a freshman at UNI, Daisy Johnson joined the "Out of the Darkness Walk" to raise money for suicide prevention. She set a goal of $500, but ended up raising nearly $2,000. This year, Da...

Honor them, while we can, as loudly as we can

Vinton Navy Veteran Jim Peterson, during the 2011 Honor Flight. His funeral last month included a military tribute by a team of Navy personnel. Local native Kathryn Close, a retired Air Force Col...

Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2018 grads

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in February 2018.A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For almo...

Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2018 grads

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in February 2018. A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For alm...

Loras College Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List

Loras College has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2017 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be...