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It Was Supposed to be a Movie

    T’was just another boring eve; We planned to see a movie. A date night you could call it; Just me and my wife Suzy.     A brand new m...

Lost Dog: Family missing golden retriever from Dysart area

This dog is missing from the Dysart area; can you help find her? The following lost dog has been reported to the Friends of the Vinton Animal Shelter: Missing: female golden retriever about 70 pounds from northeast of Dysart (Bruce township area)....

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Otto

  Today's AmeriCorps NCCC Spotlight is on Elizabeth Otto of Kanas.   Name: Elizabeth Otto Hometown: LeRoy, Kan.   Elizabeth is currently serving as a mem...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Elizabeth Otto

  By: Rachel Lebeaux   Name: Elizabeth Otto Hometown: LeRoy, Kan.   Elizabeth is currently serving as a member of Oak 7 with the AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinto...

ISU Extension & Outreach News, Programs & Events

  Webinar on July 25th Looks at Livestock and Crop Producer Options during Drought Iowa crop and livestock producers dealing with drought–related issues are invited to attend an...

Brittany Perkins of Walford named to Drake University's President's List

  Brittany Perkins of Walford has been named to Drake University's President's List for the Spring 2012 semester. Students must have a grade-point average of 4.0 to be receiv...

Kellie Holub, Walford named to Drake University\'s Dean\'s List

   Kellie Holub of Walford was named to the Drake University Dean's List for the Spring 2012 semester. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above to earn thi...

Summer Reading Program kids enjoy magic, humor of Mr. E

Mr. E involved area children in his comedy and magic show Thursday. Rob Erdmann brought his puppets, humor and magic to Vinton on Thursday, where he enterained the Summer Reading Programs with a show that featured illusions, ventriloquism and a discussion of some ...

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Appear in Butter

  The world-famous Iowa State Fair Butter Cow will share the spotlight this year with the fairytale classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The sculptures will be on display in the Agri...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Nick Rossmiller

Nick Rossmiller, Cedar 6     By: Rachel Lebeaux   Name: Nick Rossmiller Hometown: Portland, Ore.   Nick is currently serving as a member of Cedar 6 with the AmeriCorps NCCC ...