4 Student Loan Repayment Questions to Answer Now

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
September 8, 2023 11:51 am

By Dr. John HartungAspire Resources Inc. board member (September 6, 2023) - If you stopped making student loan payments due to COVID-19, answer these four questions before October, when payments resume for federal student loans that were eligible for the federal emergency relief.

The Open Book

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
September 8, 2023 11:51 am

The last book I read was "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett.  I was introduced to this author through my book club years ago and have loved her ever since.

New Scholarship Offers $1,000 for College

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
September 5, 2023 3:55 pm

Program Provides Education on College Financing and PlanningA new program for the 2023-2024 school year offering $1,000 scholarships is now open to Iowa residents.

Benton County Community Foundation's Grant Application Available

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
September 1, 2023 10:18 am

Grant applications can now be submitted to the Benton County Community Foundation’s (BCCF) 2023 grant cycle with a deadline to submit applications by 5:00 p.

An Open Book: Oh, Snap!

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
August 29, 2023 11:46 am

Oh, Snap!Photography is on my mind this week for a few reasons, but mainly because my daughter just had her Senior Pictures taken.  An emotional milestone to say the least!  Photographs are so intwined with my most cherished memories, I often find myself wondering if I remember an event, or if I just remember that I have a photo of the event.

Linda and Donald Burke to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2023 11:46 am

Linda (Smith) and Donald Burke were joined in matrimony on September 8, 1973 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Urbana, Iowa. They have four children and 11 grandchildren.

Luther College Announces the Spring 2023 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
August 14, 2023 9:30 pm

 Congratulations to Newelle Dalton of Urbana, IA, who has been named to Luther College Dean's List for the 2023 spring semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, Dalton must earn a semester grade point average of 3.

Queen of Saints Cluster announces new information

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2023 11:45 am

The Cluster of five parishes in Southern Benton County, IA including:Immaculate Conception, Van HorneSt. John, BlairstownSt. Michael, NorwaySt. Patrick, WatkinsSt.

The Open Book

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
August 7, 2023 6:45 am

Oh, Snap!Photography is on my mind this week for a few reasons, but mainly because my daughter just had her Senior Pictures taken.  An emotional milestone to say the least!  Photographs are so intwined with my most cherished memories, I often find myself wondering if I remember an event, or if I just remember that I have a photo of the event.

The Open Book: Peace and Quiet

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
August 2, 2023 1:43 pm

I enjoyed some quiet time weeding the library flower beds this week, and my mind started wandering.  I began to mentally list some of my favorites: favorite cookbooks, soundtracks, textbooks, mystery novels, songs by female artists, whodunit movies, juvenile fiction books, movies based on books, and so on.