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The Jill g. Lockard-Bopp Scholarship available only to V-S, CPU and BC students
A new scholarship opportunity has been created for students who are graduating and seek to pursue a career in the performing arts, or are dedicated to helping others pursue such dreams, such as pe... Working Exhibit: Local girls receive certificate of merit at State Fair
Samantha Walton and Kate Hyland performed their working exhibit last Wednesday at the State Fair on Monster Bookmarks. They received a certificate of merit. They were able to watch many other worki... Kupka wins State Fair chicken wings competition
Carrie Kupka of Walford won first place and a $75 cash award in the Goldie's Chicken Lickin' Wings competition, judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Susan Hanke of Clive earned...
Jim Kelly's Rosemary earns State Fair Herb contest ribbon
Top herb growers competed in the Herb's Herbs and Culinary Herbs divisions of the Vegetable Crops competition judged Tuesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Charles Cretors of Urbandale won B...
New Year, new teacher for VS FFA
With the new school year beginning, many people are getting excited; it’s time for new experiences, new friends, and a new agriculture teacher! Mrs. Heeren, a previous ag... Kupka takes third in State Fair Hog and Corn Heaven cooking event
Phil Dicks of Grundy Center won first place and a $300 cash award in the Des Moines Register's Hog and Corn Heaven competition, judged Wednesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Bridget Lottma...
Area residents do well at State Fair Youth Dairy Cattle Show
Young competitors from across Iowa earned breed championships in the Youth Dairy Cattle Show judged Tuesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Breed division winners in the Youth Dairy Cattle Show i...
Wes Lyons named to Drake President's List
Wesley Lyons of Vinton is among students who were named to the President's List at Drake University. This academic honor is achieved by earning a straight-A GPA of 4.0 for the Spring 2015 seme...
Shelby Karr wins Grand Champion honor at State Far Market Lamb Show
Shelby Karr of Newhall won Grand Champion Market Lamb honors in the 4-H Market Lamb Show judged Monday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Brooke Kuesel of Victor exhibited the Reserve Grand Ch... Grovert Twins win State Fair 'Look Alike' contest again
Since they were just five months old, Jenna and Nora Grovert have been turning heads and winning contests as identical twins.
The daughters of Paul and Janet Grovert made their first appearanc...