Reading Iowa’s Landscape

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 21, 2014 4:20 pm

Karen Phelps, Naturalist   People that know me have often told me I think too much. Honestly, I think they’re right. Many decisions haven’t been made yet because I’m still thinking about the options.

Tucker, the False Map Turtle

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 21, 2014 12:17 pm

Aaron Askelson, Naturalist   We have a new addition to our small Nature Center animal family. Tucker, as he was named by his previous owner, is a False Map turtle (Graotemys pseudogeographica).

Kellyeen Sanders earns Master's at Wilkes University

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2014 6:13 pm

Wilkes University awarded 301 doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees to students graduating after the completion of the fall 2013 semester.

Area students Kearns & Stenberg receive fall academic honors at UIU

VINTON TODAY
January 17, 2014 12:29 pm

The Upper Iowa University Athletic Department will recognize 179 student-athletes who earned a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll on Friday, Jan.

Simpson makes Truman State University Fall Provost and Vice President List

VINTON TODAY
January 17, 2014 12:29 pm

Truman State University has released the Fall 2013 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.

Area students receive degrees at ISU commencement

VINTON TODAY
January 17, 2014 12:28 pm

At Iowa State University's winter commencement ceremonies, 1,821 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 1,515 undergraduate degrees, 198 master's degrees, and 108 doctor of philosophy degrees.

ANNUAL FARMERS MARKET WORKSHOP TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8th

RHONDA SAUNDERS, BENTON CO. SWCD
January 16, 2014 12:14 pm

NNUAL IOWA FARMERS MARKET WORKSHOP TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8th Training for market managers and vendors will be held at First Christian Church in Des Moines The 16th Annual Iowa Farmers Market Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 9 a.

IFAA Offers Iowa Youth $164,200 in Scholarships

VINTON TODAY
January 14, 2014 11:07 pm

College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H and/or FFA livestock projects and current undergraduate students may apply for $164,200 in scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA).

Andrews, Garwood named to Central Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 14, 2014 10:46 pm

Two area students have been named to the Central College Dean's list. Amy Andrews of Shellsburg, majoring in communication studies and enviromental studies, is the daughter of Kenton and Pamela Andrews Alyson Garwood of Dysart, majoring in sociology, is the daughter of Scott and Leann Garwood The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.

Alliant Energy promotes Iowa Pipeline Association awareness training

ALLIANT ENERGY
January 13, 2014 12:56 pm

Emergency Responders and Public Officials are encouraged to attend educational event Alliant Energy’s Iowa gas utility is participating in the Iowa Pipeline Association’s 2014 Pipeline Awareness and Education training offered at locations throughout the state.