AmeriCorps NCCC Helps Facilitate Summer Camp and Beautify Public Schools

VINTON TODAY
July 27, 2017 12:00 am

Rebecca is painting a class room yellow. By Joshua Richards, Cedar 1 On June 23 Cedar 1 drove from Vinton, Iowa to Flint, Michigan to serve with the City of Flint on a project called Operation AmeriCorps through August 10.

Local Students Graduate from Drake University

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2017 12:00 am

The following local students graduated from Drake University at the end of the spring 2017 semester. Drake University is a midsize, private university in Des Moines, Iowa, enrolling more than 3,200 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from approximately 40 states and 40 countries.

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO PRESIDENT'S LIST AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2017 12:00 am

The following student was named to the President's List at Drake University. This academic honor is achieved by earning a straight-A grade point average of 4.

'Mad Irishman:' 1951 Henry J turns heads at Vinton Cruise, drag race tracks

42° NORTH WINERY
July 25, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Cruise includes a variety of vehicles that see use in a variety of ways, from daily drivers to classics that spend most of their time in garages or trailers and just travel on their own power for just a few miles each year.

AmphiCar: Vinton residents brings unique amphibious vehicle to Cruise

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2017 12:00 am

At every annual Vinton Cruise, vehicle admirers are sure to see something that they have not seen before. This year, at least one of those unique vehicles belongs to a Benton County Supervisor.

Fair Royalty and best friends: 2016 Fair Queen Payton Sash and Princess Bobbie Hilmer

VINTON TODAY
July 19, 2017 12:00 am

Even though they have passed on their crowns to others, Benton County Fair Queen Payton Sash and Princess Bobbie Hilmer plan to continue doing through their college years and future careers what they have done for the past year: Advocating for agriculture and passing their love of life and farming to future generations.

Rach among University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduates

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2017 12:00 am

More than 7,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison's spring commencement ceremonies, May 11-12, 2017. The ceremony for doctoral and medical professional graduates was May 11 at the Kohl Center, bachelor's, master's and law graduates received their degrees May 12 at Camp Randall.

Barnyard Babies: Youngsters get chance to show first calf at County Fair

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2017 12:00 am

Ali Rich answers questions about a calf during the Barnyard Babies event at the Fair on Saturday. Maybe someday, they will compete for a trophy in one of the Cattle or Dairy shows.

NEWW Lends their hands at House of Hope Mission

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2017 12:00 am

Several members served the food at the House of Hope Mission Center while several other members helped in the kitchen or in keeping the food refilled.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN RELEASES SPRING HONORS LIST

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2017 12:00 am

Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Spring Honors List for the 2016-2017 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.