A Message from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald‏

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
May 15, 2012 11:40 am

  With summer just around the corner, parents and children alike are ready for a well-deserved break from the demands of homework, practice schedules and carpools.

Mother's Day Essay contest: Winners listed

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
May 14, 2012 7:42 pm

Andrea Evans arrived at Tilford Elementary on Friday to pick up her son, Kail.  "Sit down," said her son's teacher. Andrea did.

State Treasurer Fitzgerald is Proud of Iowa's Participation in Financial Literac

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
May 11, 2012 12:27 am

  State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is excited to announce Iowa schools and students had excellent participation in a new financial literacy program.

Rose Huber continues World Race mission trip; garage sale begins today

VINTON TODAY
May 10, 2012 11:53 am

Rose Huber of Vinton is currently in Romania, where she is continuing her World Race mission trip, visiting one country each month this year.  Fundraising Rummage Sale for Rose Huber''s mission trip began today.

Vinton area resident Jamie Schoch joines NCCC staff

VINTON TODAY
May 10, 2012 11:12 am

  Jamie Schoch, originally from Missouri, moved to Iowa to attend Kirkwood Community College where she received her Associates in Landscape Management.

NCCC Cedar 4 prepares for summer at YMCA

JEROME FREY
May 10, 2012 11:12 am

  NCCC’s Cedar 4 Prepares for the Summer By Jerome Frey   AmeriCorps NCCC Team Cedar 4 completed their tornado relief project in Henryville, Indiana.

A place to call home: Oak 7 helps Habitat for Humanity

REBECCA BIGLER, OAK 7
May 10, 2012 9:33 am

  A Place to Call Home   By Rebecca Bigler, Oak 7   When Oak 7, a National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team, came to Columbus, Ohio seven weeks ago to assist Habitat for Humanity of Greater Columbus, they received a shock driving to their housing for the first time.

Kirkwood Commencement Details Set, May 11-12

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 10, 2012 9:32 am

  Ceremonies held at Prairie High School   Kirkwood Community College will soon honor more than 2,750 students taking positive steps for their futures.

VS 2012 grad Tess Noeller receives Satori Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

VINTON TODAY
May 9, 2012 8:02 pm

  The Sartori Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2012-13 scholarship program.  Recognition was given at the Auxiliary’s 73rd Annual May Breakfast on May 8, 2012, and the $1750 scholarships will be paid directly to the institution where the students will be enrolled full-time this fall.

Alicia Rieck accepted to Central College Abroad

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2012 10:35 pm

  Alicia Rieck, a native of Blairstown and student at Central College, was accepted to Central College Abroad's study abroad program in London, England, for the fall 2012 semester.