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.

State Fair Award to Recognize Iowa's Farm Families

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 10:08 am

The Iowa State Fair, Tractor Supply Co. and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for six farm families to recognize with the Way We Live Award at the 2014 Fair, August 7-17.

Emily Hohn of Belle Plaine named to Drake University Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
February 4, 2014 9:20 am

Emily Hohn of Belle Plaine was named to the Drake University Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.

Kenzie Woltemath named to Concordia Honor List

VINTON TODAY
January 30, 2014 9:22 pm

Concordia University, Nebraska named 245 students to its honors list for the fall 2013 semester. The top 25 percent of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credit hours qualify for the honors list.

AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Teams Return To Missouri

AMERICORPS NCCC
January 30, 2014 10:47 am

By Jeffrey Beyerl After returning from winter break Spruce 4 along with fellow FEMA Corps team Pine 1 returned to Springfield to resume their service work at the Disaster Field Office as a result of severe storms, straight line winds and flooding in Missouri.