Iowa PBS seeks stories of rural Iowa

VINTON TODAY
October 21, 2020 3:48 pm

Iowa PBS has launched a new initiative intended to celebrate the people, culture and stories of rural America by showcasing the diversity, traditions and richness of small town and rural life in Iowa.

Charitable Planning Key to Strengthening Communities

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
October 20, 2020 11:13 pm

 We all are living in different times which present an opportunity to slow down and think about what truly matters most to us. October is National Financial Planning Month, an ideal time to reflect on one’s financial health and to review or establish a personal financial plan.

Scholarship Provides Money for College Along with Valuable Tips

STATE OF IOWA
October 20, 2020 8:33 am

Registered Iowa high school seniors receive emailed tips on planning and paying for college and a chance to earn one of 30 $2,000 college scholarshipsRegistration opens today for a scholarship that offers Iowa high school seniors a chance to receive one of 30 scholarships worth $2,000 for college while learning important financial literacy skills.

Volunteer Iowa Announces Applications Are Now Open For Volunteer Generation Fund

VINTON TODAY
October 14, 2020 4:30 pm

Volunteer Iowa is pleased to announce applications are now open for Volunteer Generation Fund grants. Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant funds support development and strengthening of the volunteer infrastructure in Iowa through Volunteer Centers.

Two area Lions Members receive Lamplighter Award of Appreciation

VINTON LIONS CLUB
October 9, 2020 3:44 am

Vinton Lions Club congratulates Bret Nelson and Sheriff Ron Tippett for recently receiving the “Lamplighter Award of Appreciation”. Dale Schrad, 2nd Vice District Governor of District 9E, was available to present the awards.

Area Parents Winners of College Savings Drawing

STATE OF IOWA
October 7, 2020 6:09 am

Thirty-nine Iowa parents and guardians each received $250 in college savings deposits after their entries were randomly [sel]ed in a quarterly drawing sponsored by Iowa Student Loan®.

Shellsburg Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Flag Program

SHELLSBURG TODAY
September 25, 2020 2:56 am

The Shellsburg Sons of the American Legion (SAL) is offering the Shellsburg community an opportunity to display a 3' x 5' American Flag on a 10 ft pole in front of your home or business.

Announcing Iowa Poetry Association Contest Winners

VINTON TODAY
September 24, 2020 6:22 am

The Iowa Poetry Association will soon release its 75th Anniversary Edition of Lyrical Iowa, the annual anthology comprised of poems by Iowa writers of all ages.

Overton named to Allen College-Unity Point Health Summer Semester Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2020 6:06 pm

The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the summer semester of the 2020 - 2021 academic year.

Bob and Nancy (Law) Kimm Celebrate 65th Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
September 18, 2020 10:27 am

The children of Bob and Nancy (Law) Kimm are pleased to announce the 65th wedding anniversary of their parents. The couple was married on September 17, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois.