Maple 3 of AmeriCorps NCCC Clears Drainage Ditches at the Village of Richton Park

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2017 12:00 am

By Ben Mocarski As the second round progresses to its halfway point, the eight members of Maple 3 have blazed throughmuch of the work the Richton Park Public Works Department has set for them, and each day theycannot wait to accomplish more for the village.

AmeriCorps NCCC"™s Maple 2 Helps with Blight Elimination in Flint, Michigan

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2017 12:00 am

Corps. Members Jessica Lyn and James Stamm taking measurements for a window on an abandoned house By Kaitlyn Blentlinger, AmeriCorps NCCC Member AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 2 is already half-way through their second round project in Flint Michigan, the team is really starting to see the impact of their work.

Morningside College awards Master of Arts in Teaching degree to Jennifer A. Svoboda, of Vinton

VINTON TODAY
June 12, 2017 12:00 am

Morningside College presented Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees to 162 spring graduates during its June 10 graduate commencement ceremony.

AmeriCorps NCCC Oak 6 serves with Good News Habitat for Humanity, builds and refurbishes homes.  

VINTON TODAY
June 9, 2017 12:00 am

By Thomas Dougherty, AmeriCorps NCCC Member As AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 6 continues their journey of learning to build homes for Habitat for Humanity, the team is very interested in the impact their service work will have on low income families in Richmond, Indiana.

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Maple 7 Plants and Harvests Organic Produce for Matthew 25"™s Cultivate Hope

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2017 12:00 am

Ashley Hayden using a tiller to prepare soil for new garden beds. By: Jack Shock, AmeriCorps NCCC member Maple 7 served in Cedar Rapids with Cultivate Hope, an urban farming program directed by Matthew 25, a nonprofit organization focused on neighborhood development from May 8 to May 19.

VSHS sports teams, Jazz & Concert Band honored for academic achievement

VINTON TODAY
June 5, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School administrators are pleased to announce that several 2016-17 Spring/Summer activities have been recognized for their academic achievements.

Addie Bjornsen Named to Culver-Stockton College's Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2017 12:00 am

Addie Bjornsen, a Elementary Educ & Early Childhood major from Urbana,was named to the Culver-Stockton College Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring 2017 semester.

Benton Co Dairy Royalty announced

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton County Dairy Association has named its royalty for the coming year. The 2017 Dairy Princess is Erin Cantrell, the daughter of Chris and Cathy Cantrell.

North Eden Willing Workers 4-H Minutes

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2017 12:00 am

The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H meeting with held April 2nd, 2017, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton, Iowa. The meeting started at 5 PM. The upcoming Communications Day on June 24th was discussed, as well as a canvas painting workshop for the club.

Memorial Day: Veterans lead March to Bridge, ceremonies at Cemeteries, Veterans Park

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2017 12:00 am

The Memorial Day commemorations in Vinton included several traditions that have been continuing for years. Veterans began the morning with tributes at local cemeteries.