Area students accepted into the Wartburg Teacher Education Program

VINTON TODAY
September 21, 2017 12:00 am

Thirty Wartburg College students were accepted into the Teacher Education Program. Those accepted include: Natalie Dudley of Walker Kassie Hennings of Dysart Trevor Krug of Dysart Each student had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching, pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Live to Ride the VanWey: Hundreds show love for local cancer patient

VINTON TODAY
September 18, 2017 12:00 am

Riders gather around Scott VanWey after completing the nearly 140-mile ride in his honor on Saturday., Riders begin the morning, leaving from Vinton.

Mount Mercy University congratulates Danielle Mikkola

VINTON TODAY
September 13, 2017 12:00 am

Danielle Mikkola, of Watkins, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, and graduated Cum Laude from Mount Mercy University in August 2017. Graduates were part of a spring commencement ceremony held in May.

VS FFA cow pregnancy check: Ag Lab offers another unique hands-on learning experience

VINTON TODAY
September 12, 2017 12:00 am

Veterinarian Nathan Geater directs ag student Shelby McDonald as she examines a calf embryo in the Ag Learning Lab (commonly called The Barn) at VSHS.

Grace for Haiti: 2018 mission trip to focus on needs of young women

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2017 12:00 am

Aimee Redlinger and others plan to return to Haiti next year to focus on helping young women there. While on a mission trip to Haiti this past summer, Aimee Redlinger discovered late in the experience the reasons she believes she went: Helping the young girls of that poor, troubled and hurricane-damaged nation.

Kathryn Wallin Named to Buena Vista University's Dean's List for Terms 5 & 6

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2017 12:00 am

Kathryn Wallin, of Dysart, was named to Buena Vista University's (BVU) Dean's List for terms five and six. Students named to the Dean's List must have a minimum grade point average of 3.

Sophmores and Juniors to attend PSAT Informational Meeting

VINTON TODAY
September 11, 2017 12:00 am

On Thursday, September 14, the sophomores and juniors will attend an informational meeting to acquaint them with a PSAT testing opportunity. The Pre-SAT test is an annual test to help students assess their college readiness and identify areas needing improvement as they prepare for the standard college entrance exams, the SAT and the ACT.

Go Hawkeyes: Vinton native shows state pride on USS Princeton

VINTON TODAY
September 8, 2017 12:00 am

Matthew DuCharme moving a pallet during an at-sea ship restocking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger/Released) With one of the big games of the season coming up, Iowa Hawkeye fans, wherever they are, are showing their black and gold with pride.

'Just Us:' Area women hear from variety of speakers

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Emily Cashman gives a floral demonstration. The Just US group held an event last night at the Vinton Kirkwood Center. Bethany Clemenson from B the Light Leadership opened the event with tips on how to get more out of your life by stating, "as long as you have breath, you have purpose.

VS FFA chapter visits John Deere facilities

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2017 12:00 am

Left to Right: Jordan Pattee, Brianna Lundvall, Jordan Cantrell, Eric Henkle, Shelby McDonald, Franki Evans, George Haefner, Weston Bierschenk, Blake Witzel By Frankie Evans, FFA Co-Reporter On June 14th our FFA chapter got the chance to have a tour at the John Deere factories.