Washington Co. Riverboat Foundation donates $10K to Honor Flight

ROGER UTHOFF, HONOR FLIGHTS
May 8, 2015 9:03 am

We would like to thank the Washington Country Riverboat Foundation for their grant of $10,000.00 to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. This grant will support us as we continue our mission of trying to reach and honor as many veterans as we can with a trip to Washington, DC at no expense to them.

Cooling wins Outstanding Student Leader Award

VINTON TODAY
May 6, 2015 7:33 pm

The University of Northern Iowa recently recognized graduating seniors at the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 21, where students are awarded for their outstanding leadership in organizations across campus.

Two High School Juniors Head to Washington, D.C.

LISA FRANCK, ECI REC
May 4, 2015 7:13 pm

  Two high school juniors have been chosen to represent East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative in Washington, D.C., June 12 to June 18.

Treasure Hunting in Texas

AMERICORPS NCCC
April 27, 2015 8:11 pm

By: Tyler Overfelt On Wednesday, March 25, AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA Corps team Spruce Four embarked on a geocaching expedition to learn about their new home in Denton, Texas.

Willing Workers tour ReStore

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2015 9:13 am

Eleven members of the North Eden Willing Workers 4H club along with brothers, sisters of 4H member, parents and leaders took a trip on Saturday April 11th to the Restore Shop in Cedar Rapids IA.

4-H News: Willing Workers plan gardening project at Lutheran Home

VINTON TODAY
April 21, 2015 8:49 am

The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club met at 5 o'clock p.m. at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton. 26 members attended. The treasurer's report was given and two bills approved for payment.

Area student ranks in top 2 percent

VINTON TODAY
April 17, 2015 11:12 am

Bailey Leonard, a Sophomore in Human Sciences has achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University.

Morgan Eggert performs in spring concerts at Concordia

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2015 10:25 am

Four musical ensembles from Concordia University, Nebraska will perform two combined concerts in April. The Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform at 7 p.

Krieg-Vredenburg Engagement

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2015 6:07 pm

  Dale and Lisa Krieg of Edgewood, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Emily Renee Krieg, to Christopher Ross Vredenburg of Edgewood, Iowa.

Decorate Your Own Horse Statue for Display at the State Fair

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2015 6:08 pm

The Iowa State Fair will celebrate our agricultural roots with a limited number of 3 ¼ foot tall painted concrete horses on display throughout the grounds during the 2015 Fair, August 13-23.