NCCC–FEMA Corps Team Spruce 2 Helps Out at the Salvation Army in Missouri

AMERICORPS NCCC
February 6, 2014 12:37 pm

By Benjamin Bang and Alanna Riley For the MLK Day of Service on January 19, FEMA Corps team Spruce 2 from the Vinton Campus volunteered at the Salvation Army soup kitchen and shelter in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Register For a Chance to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
February 6, 2014 12:11 pm

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is advocating Iowans to take advantage of the benefits of College Savings Iowa to save for future education expenses.

UNI Announces Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 10:34 pm

The following students earned a 3.5 GPA or above while completing a minumum of 12 graded credit hours.  The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences congratulates them on this scholarly achievement.

Wesley Lyons named to Drake President's list with 4.0 GPA

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 7:49 pm

Wesley Lyons of Vinton was named to the President's List at Drake University for the Fall 2013 semester. Students must achieve a perfect 4.0 grade-point average to earn this honor.

FEMA Corp teams assist Harvesting Hope Community Garden in Texas

AMERICORPS NCCC
February 4, 2014 5:09 pm

By: Brenden Janssen & Bria Rebisa Three weeks into the second round of service projects for NCCC-FEMA Corps teams from the Vinton campus and Hickory 4 have already been able to make themselves at home.

James Leibold Earns Dean's List Honor at Illinois Central College

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 5:08 pm

James R Leibold, of Newhall, IA, was named to the Dean's List at Illinois Central College for the Fall 2013 semester. The academic honor is presented to students who earn a 3.

Dylan Ramsey named to U of Dubuque Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 4:41 pm

The University of Dubuque congratulates the Dylan Ramsey of Urbana for being appointed to the Fall Semester 2013 Academic Dean's List. To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.

Mount Mercy Dean's list includes several area students

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 4:41 pm

The following students have been named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List at Mount Mercy University. [Last Name] is studying [Major] at Mount Mercy. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.

FFA members enjoy Holiday Party

EMILY CASHMAN, CO-REPORTER, VS FFA
February 4, 2014 4:35 pm

On Friday January 17, 2014, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter had its annual Holiday Party. This party is done every year in January as a way to celebrate and say thanks to the members for selling fruit.

J'Nae Rempfer awarded degree from Concordia University

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 12:25 pm

Undergraduate and graduate degrees were awarded to 110 students in December 2013 at Concordia University, Nebraska in Seward. "This strong group of December graduates will undoubtedly make a great impact on their church, workplace and community, and we wish them many blessings as they pursue their future endeavors," said Concordia President Brian Friedrich.