University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 389 Summer grads

VINTON TODAY
September 23, 2014 7:59 pm

   New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa .  Co

Did you know this about the American Legion: LEO, Firefighter Awards

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
September 22, 2014 12:23 pm

Each year, The American Legion of Iowa gives its Department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award to a well-rounded law enforcement officer who has exceeded the duty requirements expected of his or her position and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service coupled with professional achievement.

Mount Mercy University recognizes spring graduates

VINTON TODAY
September 16, 2014 6:58 am

The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in August 2014. Graduates were part of a spring commencement ceremony held in May.

Did you know this about the American Legion: Temporary Financial Assistance

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
September 15, 2014 8:38 am

Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) is the landmark program of The American Legion’s National Commission on Children & Youth. TFA can provide financial assistance to help meet the basic needs of veterans’ children when it is established there are no other resources available to provide the required assistance.

Did you know this about the American Legion: National Emergency Fund

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
September 9, 2014 11:05 am

The American Legion National Emergency Fund can provide monetary assistance to meet the needs of a Legion Post (up to $5,000) or an individual member of the American Legion, the Auxiliary** or Sons of the Legion (up to $1,500) in areas stricken by natural disasters.

Area Farmers place Iowa State Fair Llama Show

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2014 11:30 am

Jennifer Olson of Corcoran, Minn., captured Best of Show honors in the 2014 Iowa State Fair Llama show held August 16. The winning llama was selected from Grand Champion females and males in the Light Wool, Medium Wool, Heavy Wool, Sliky Wool, Suri Wool, Non-Breeder and Miniature divisions.

Simmental Cattle Show brings awards to Atkins, Blairstown,Walker winners

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2014 11:27 am

Owen Brothers Cattle Company of Bois D’Arc, Mo., was awarded the Grand Champion Purebred Bull banner in the Simmental Cattle show judged August 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Webster Farms of Walker places multiple times in Angus Show at Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2014 11:27 am

Mike Wells of Wishing Well Angus in Columbus Junction was awarded the Grand Champion and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Angus Show judged August 12 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Did you know this about the American Legion: Child Welfare Foundation

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
September 2, 2014 9:15 am

The Child Welfare Foundation accepts proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s two basic purposes: 1.

Baby news: Mona Lee Sysouchanh

VINTON TODAY
August 31, 2014 8:19 pm

Nikone and Georgia Sysouchanh of Waukee happily announce the birth of their daughter, Mona Lee, on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 7:13 am. Mona weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 18.