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Iowa College Aid Offers Tips to Recent Grads on Managing Student Loan Debt

 After walking across the stage in May, college graduates of the Class of 2015 have conquered many firsts – securing a college degree, landing a first job and finding affordable housing...

$100+2: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Celebrates by giving in October 2015

Toni Parizek, Director Benton County Veterans Affairs, and George Bauer, Congregation Council Member On October 25, 2015, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presented a gift of $102.00 to the Benton County Veterans Affairs.  The Veterans Affairs office gives general assistance to veterans from ou...

CP Friends of the Library Sew Happy with Book and Fabric Sale

The Center Point Friends of the Library book and fabric sale in September gave a big boost to Friends’ spirits and bank account. The sale made more than $1500. What made it possible was a...

Vinton Garden Club News: Members tour Ray House

Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 11:15 September 23, 2015 at the Ray House in Vinton for a covered dish dinner with speaker Bob Moen ...

4-H News

The North Eden Willing Workers met Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Vinton. 40 members and three leaders were present. Roll call was “Your Birthday”. Memb...

Daisy Johnson is Homecoming Queen; Kyle Jorgensen named King

Vinton-Shellsburg High School students have chosen Daisy Johnson as Homecoming Queen and Kyle Jorgensen as King. The two were crowned Thursday during the pep rally at the football field. 2014 King ...

Iowa College Aid’s Guide Helps Students Plan Their Course to College

Your Course to College simplifies the college planning process  The Iowa College Student Aid Commission (Iowa College Aid) announced today the availability of its premiere college planning ...

Wartburg to induct 72 into Phi Eta Sigma honor society

The Wartburg College chapter of the Phi Eta Sigma first-year honor society will induct 72 new members Sunday, Oct. 10. Those being honored include: Sara Jorgensen, a elementary education a...

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA Graduation List, Summer 2015

University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 455 Summer grads  New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa .  A * preceding a name indic...

Benton SWCD Commissioners announce availability of 2 scholarships

The Benton SWCD Commissioners are announcing that applications are available for two scholarships.  Students are eligible for either of these scholarships if their planned course of stud...