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Spring 2017 President's List

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

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

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

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.
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VU celebrates summer with member picnic

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

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.
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AmeriCorps NCCC Team works with Habitat for Humanity

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.