University of Dubuque Confers Degrees at May 2012 Commencement

VINTON TODAY
July 31, 2012 12:39 pm

  ve-hundred-twelve undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students received their degrees during this year's University of Dubuque Commencement Ceremonies, held on Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Cardboard Boat Races: Winners honored for creativity, and sinking

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 30, 2012 2:45 pm

On Saturday evening, the Vinton Community Swimming Pool hosted its 2nd annual Cardboard Boat Races. We had a lot of great entries into the competition and most of the boats managed to cross the finish line without sinking! Attached are pictures of all the names of the boat racers and their boat's name.

Maple 7 Builds Skills with Habitat for Humanity

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 29, 2012 5:30 am

  By: Ashley Carmichael   For four weeks, Maple 7 is working with the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity in Des Moines, Iowa helping to prepare homes for families to move in to.

Oak 1 Helps Improve Living Conditions in Youngstown

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 29, 2012 5:30 am

  By Laurie Miller   AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 1 began working with the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Kirkwood Hires Three Deans after Nationwide Searches

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 27, 2012 1:08 pm

  Kirkwood Community College has three new deans in place for the fall 2012 semester. Milford Muskett, Jimmy Reyes and Lori Woeste were hired after three national searches.

At Virginia Gay Hospital, we know Jack, and his fight against cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 27, 2012 11:43 am

  You may have noticed the yellow t-shirts around this area that say if you don’t fight cancer you don’t know Jack.  Should you have a visit scheduled or happen to run into the employees of Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics today, you will be enveloped in a sea of yellow.

Register to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account at State Fair

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
July 26, 2012 11:44 am

  State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reminds Iowa State Fair visitors to stop by the College Savings Iowa booth and register for a chance to win our College Savings Iowa $5,290 Fall Giveaway for their child or grandchild.

Great Seats Available for 2012 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2012 11:44 am

  Music-loving Fairgoers still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand entertainment and track events.

Half-off Park & Ride Shuttle Offers State Fairgoers Value, Convenience

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2012 12:25 pm

  Fairgoers can enjoy special half price savings and extended hours for DART Park & Ride shuttles to the Iowa State Fair. Park for free at any of the three Park and Ride locations and catch the bus for a quick and easy direct trip to the Fair.

Fabric and Threads Offers State Fairgoers Hands-On Crafts

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2012 12:07 pm

  The Iowa State Fair invites Fairgoers to get involved with the Fabric and Threads department with a variety of hands-on crafts and sewing projects to participate in.