Spring 2017 President's List

VINTON TODAY
June 29, 2017 12:00 am

The following area students were named to the President's List for the spring 2017 semester. Olivia Ketchen of Vinton Sarah Wehrkamp of Walker The President's List was established in the fall of 1983 to recognize academic excellence.

Area students graduate from BVU

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2017 12:00 am

The following students recently graduated from Buena Vista University: Tanner Heckt of Dysart, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business Jamie Rich of Belle Plaine, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology About Buena Vista University Since 1891, Buena Vista University has prepared students for lifelong success and blends liberal arts with real-world applications.

Vinton Garden Club April Meeting

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. District II and CentralRegion met on April 26, 2017, at the Garrison Library. Meeting held at 1 p.

Buchanan County Community Foundation Grant Award Ceremony June 27

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

June 21, 2017 - The Buchanan County Community Foundation will be holding a Grant Award Ceremony Tuesday, June 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Heartland Acres. The Foundation will celebrate upcoming projects and provide an opportunity to learn about the good work of non-profit and government partners, our vibrant community, and the grants funded by the Buchanan County Community Foundation this year.

VU celebrates summer with member picnic

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

Many VU members gathered at Celebration Park on Tuesday for one of the newer VU traditions: The annual member picnic. Burgers, brats and hot dogs, along with a relish tray, and of course, cookies were available.

Dave Walter among University of Dubuque May 2017 Graduates

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2017 12:00 am

The University of Dubuque celebrated the accomplishments of its undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students at its 165th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13.

Critter Camp: Youngsters learn where to find, how to identify bugs

VINTON TODAY
June 20, 2017 12:00 am

A Critter Camp participant holds a dragonfly larvae after fishing it from the creek near the Benton County Nature Center. A dozen or so 4- and 5-year-olds are spending a few hours each morning this week learning about bugs with Benton County Naturalist Caitlin Savage and Aaron Askelson.

AmeriCorps NCCC Team works with Habitat for Humanity

VINTON TODAY
June 15, 2017 12:00 am

Matt uses a nail gun to reinforce exterior walls. Devin nails in exterior Dowboard insulation. By Sarah Caldwell, AmeriCorps NCCC Member Oak 2 serve with Habitat for Humanity in both Norwalk and Fremont, OH for the month of May.

AmeriCorps NCCC Oak 3 Helps to Restore Historic Grounds

VINTON TODAY
June 15, 2017 12:00 am

Team members Ray and Carter learn to clean a chainsaw. Team member Eleni sets up an AmeriCorps NCCC informational table for their Community Service Day.

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Supporting Local Communities, One Garden at a Time

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

Daire preps a bed for a garden display at TBG. By Jian Jin, AmeriCorps NCCC member Over 130 community gardens, eight AmeriCorps NCCC team members and one common goal, to make our people safer, smarter and healthier.