VS alums join Wartburg National Society of Leadership and Success

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2017 12:00 am

Kylie Miracle and Sara Jorgensen are among recent inductees into the Wartburg NSLS. Congratulations to VS alumni members Kylie Miracle and Sara Jorgensen on being inducted into the Wartburg College chapter of the NSLS, the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #28

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2017 12:00 am

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch EIHF Flight #28. Since we began operations in 2009, to date, we have transported 2309 Veterans, plus their guardians to Washington, DC to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

AmeriCorps NCCC Cedar 1 Helps Prepare Habitat for Humanity of Omaha for their Builders Blitz

VINTON TODAY
May 17, 2017 12:00 am

Jamal is learning how to use a sawzall before moving to the blitz site. By Joshua Richards On May 8, Cedar 1 headed to North Omaha, Nebraska to serve with Habitat for Humanity through June 8.

Students Chosen for Trip to Washington, D.C.

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2017 12:00 am

By Lisa Franck Two high school juniors have been chosen to represent East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative in Washington, D.C., June 9 to June 15.

Finding beauty on the most difficult journeys

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2017 12:00 am

Always take time to enjoy the sunset, even when (and especially when) you are caring for someone who is seriously ill. Tucked securely - for now - in the basement of a 9-story bank tower in a big Texas city is an 1800-and-something silver dollar.

Area Youth take part in Annual Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet; winners advance to State

VINTON TODAY
May 11, 2017 12:00 am

The softball toss is a popular event in the annual VPRD Live Healthy Iowa meet. By Brad Barker, VPRD Over 100 area youth ranging in ages from 5 to 14 years old participated in the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department sponsored Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet on Monday, May 8 at the Karr Athletic Complex.

Morgan Eggert of Atkins graduated from Concordia University

VINTON TODAY
May 9, 2017 12:00 am

Morgan Janae Eggert from Atkins, Iowa, received a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University, Nebraska, on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The university awarded undergraduate or graduate degrees to 306 May graduates.

Morgan Eggert of Atkins honored by Concordia University

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2017 12:00 am

Morgan Eggert of Atkins, Iowa, was honored by Concordia University, Nebraska, as a senior who achieved outstanding academic accomplishments during their college career at its annual Academic Honors Reception on May 5, 2017.

Michelle Aberle earns Leadership Studies Certificate from Iowa State University

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2017 12:00 am

Michelle Aberle of Walker, IA, is one of 55 graduating seniors at Iowa State University this spring to earn a Leadership Studies certificate in addition to an undergraduate degree.

Beef Month: Benton County Cattlemen plan promotion at library

VINTON TODAY
May 7, 2017 12:00 am

From the Benton County Cattlemen May is Beef Month in Iowa! Governor Terry Branstad signed the May Beef Month proclamation on April 18 in recognition of the importance of Iowa's beef industry to the state's economy.