Clarke Announces Fall 2013 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
January 8, 2014 7:13 pm

The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the fall 2013 semester. Tammy Higdon, Natalie Ketchen of Vinton and David Meyers of Walford.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Workshops Scheduled for Spring

PATTI UPMEYER, BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 8, 2014 12:17 pm

Along with the increasing consumer interests in buying locally WHAT ARE GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES?  Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs, are a set of recommendations that can help improve the quality and safety of the produce you grow.

Greg Annis awarded a scholarship

ISU EXTENSION & OUTREACH
January 3, 2014 6:53 am

Greg Annis, Vinton, a University of Iowa student, was one of 450 persons attending the 2013 Iowa County Engineers Association Annual Meeting, held at Iowa State University on December 10-12.

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces 2014 College Savings Iowa Deduction Amount

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
January 2, 2014 10:03 am

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants to encourage families to start their New Year off with a bang by considering a contribution to a loved one's future education.

How, and why Larry Kersten's light display still inspires so many

VINTON TODAY
December 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Sometime every December, I park on a country road and wait for Santa Claus to go up a chimney. While children and Christmas purists would question much about that previous sentence, chances are that if you are from the Vinton area, you know exactly what road -- and what Santa -- I stop to see.

Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Investors to Ring in the New Year with Tax Savings

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
December 17, 2013 11:36 am

Contributions to College Savings Iowa accounts must be made by December 31, 2013 State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has an important reminder about College Savings Iowa before the big ball drops on New Year's Eve.

Megan Connerly earns Doctor of Philosophy in Education degree

VINTON TODAY
December 12, 2013 9:52 pm

The names of nearly 1,350 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall - representing 52 Kansas counties, 36 other states and the District of Columbia, and 34 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar.

2014 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Application is Available Online

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
December 10, 2013 11:38 am

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the application for the 2014 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at rdblue.org.

FEMA Corps Pine 6 team reaches out, helps animal shelter

AMERICORPS NCCC
December 6, 2013 9:26 am

By: Cameron McMahon FEMA Corps team Pine 6 recently helped out at Wayside Waifs, a non-kill animal shelter located in Kansas City, Missouri. The team helped by walking dogs, cleaning living areas, and socializing with both cats and dogs.

Vinton Garden Club December news

FRAN STUECK
December 6, 2013 7:36 am

            The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.,  Central Region and District II held their monthly meeting  December 2, 2013 at  Vinton Family Restaurant for lunch with Susie Hansen as hostess.