$100+1: Bethlehem Lutheran donates to ECHO Ministries in November 2014

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
December 1, 2014 9:11 am

E.C.H.O. (Every Church Helping Others) Ministries, is made up of individuals from local congregations with the mission of showing mercy to those in need.

Theisen's awards More for Your Community Grant to Extension 6 Outreach Benton Co

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
November 25, 2014 5:41 pm

Theisen's announces More for Your Community Grant to Iowa State University Extension 6 Outreach-Benton County In its sixth year of helping Iowans, today, the Theisen's More for Your Community Grant program announced $203,588 in awards to 143 agencies serving children and their families.

Local students Garwood and Salow studying abroad

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2014 5:41 pm

Central College students from the area will study abroad this spring. Alyson Garwood of Dysart will study in Bangor, Wales. Dane Salow of Walker will study in Bangor, Wales.

Horizons offers variety of support programs for families with young children

VINTON TODAY
November 24, 2014 1:23 pm

Horizons Family Support Program for Benton County is located at 215 North K Avenue in Vinton.  This program is offered to all families in Benton County that have at least one child prenatal through age 5.

Treasurer Fitzgerald Auctioning Off One-of-A-Kind Gifts in Cyber Monday Auction

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
November 20, 2014 4:46 pm

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald's upcoming eBay auction just might have that unique gift for someone special on your holiday list. "If you are still looking for a unique gift after you have done your Black Friday shopping, check out our eBay auction starting on Cyber Monday," Fitzgerald encouraged.

Students and their Families beware of Financial Aid Scams

HEATHER DOE IOWA CSAC
November 19, 2014 6:59 pm

Iowa College Aid Cautions College-Bound Students about Financial Aid Scams e– As students and their families prepare to complete financial aid and scholarship forms for college, the Iowa College Student Aid Commission (Iowa College Aid) wants students to be aware that they never have to pay for help filing the FAFSA or for searching for and applying for scholarships.

Iowa veterans need lap robes at VA Hospital; local women invited to help

JEANETTE HENRY
November 19, 2014 8:36 am

I am a volunteer at The VA Hospital in Iowa City. We hand out lap robes (quilts, afghans, fleece blankets) for veterans who are admitted to the VA Hospital for their treatments daily (Monday-Friday).

Did you know this about the American Legion: Oratorical Contests

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
November 17, 2014 8:34 am

The American Legion Oratorical Contest is for high school students under the age of twenty at the time of the Departmental Contest. Contests are held at the Local, County, District, Area, Department and National levels of the American Legion.

North Eden Willing Workers name new officers, present awards

VINTON TODAY
November 17, 2014 8:34 am

Written by Bailey Weeks The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H club met Sunday, November 2, in Vinton's St. Mary's Catholic Church at 5:30. At 5:00 p.

Latest NCCC members to graduate Nov. 18 after 9 months of service

ANGELA SARRELS
November 14, 2014 4:38 pm

130 young adults will be graduating from the AmeriCorps NCCC program on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the North Central Campus. The graduation ceremony begins promptly at 6:00 p.