GRANDPARENTS AND FINANCES

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 7, 2012 12:47 pm

  GRANDPARENTS AND FINANCES Grandparents are playing a bigger financial role in the lives of their grandchildren. “The economic strain is prompting more grandparents to pitch in and pay for everything from toys to insurance to college tuition,” says Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance Specialist.

Schools invited to participate in Prepare for the Basics give-away

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
March 7, 2012 12:47 pm

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is offering free pencils to schools across Iowa for use in Kindergarten Round-Up through the Prepare for the Basics program.

UNI names area students to Fall 2011 semester Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
March 7, 2012 11:15 am

  The following students from the area are among the students named to the Fall 2011 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.

Karleigh Miller Competes in National Mock Trial Competition

VINTON TODAY
March 6, 2012 1:36 pm

  Karleigh Miller, a native of Keystone and junior at Central College, will compete with the Central College mock trial team at the American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championships (ORCs) hosted by the University of Calif.

Treasurer Fitzgerald Searching for Lucky Iowans

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
March 6, 2012 1:35 pm

  Looking for your pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow? You may be in luck! State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has a vault brimming full of unclaimed property that may belong to you.

HELP WANTED Benton County Conservation

VINTON TODAY
March 2, 2012 12:31 pm

  SEASONAL PARK AIDS Benton County Conservation is presently accepting applications for the positions of Seasonal Conservation Park Aids.

Internship applications are due March 15

VINTON TODAY
March 2, 2012 8:21 am

  Applications for summer internships with Senator Chuck Grassley are due March 15.   Internships are available for college age Iowans in Grassley offices in Washington, D.

Rock Group Journey Completes Iowa State Fair Grandstand Line-up

VINTON TODAY
March 2, 2012 7:58 am

  Grandstand Tickets On Sale April 14 Journey with Pat Benatar and Loverboy will bring their classic rock to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand August 18.

Treasurer Fitzgerald Teams Up With Daycares to Encourage College Savings

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
March 2, 2012 7:58 am

  Families can register to win one of five $529 College Savings Iowa Accounts. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans with young children to start thinking about saving for their children's future higher educational expenses.

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Encourages Financial Literacy with New Program

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
March 1, 2012 9:36 am

  State Treasurer Fitzgerald Encourages Financial Literacy with New Program The National Financial Capability Challenge runs from March 12 to April 13, 2012 State Treasurer Michael L.