Mount Mercy University students named to Spring 2019 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2019 9:29 pm

The following students are named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2019 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR IOWA LITERACY AWARD

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2019 5:28 pm

The Iowa Center for the Book is now accepting applications for the 2019 Iowa Literacy Award. The award recognizes an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to increasing literacy in Iowa, along with $2,000 to continue their efforts.

Thorsvig 50th Anniversary Celebration

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2019 10:14 pm

The family of Bill and Betty Thorsvig are proud to announce their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary!Bill Thorsvig and Betty Short were married on July 12th, 1969.

Skriver named to Deans' List at Drake University

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2019 10:13 pm

The following student has been named to the Deans' List at Drake University.Kirstin Skriver, of WalfordTo be eligible for the Deans' list students must have earned a GPA of 3.

SOCIAL SECURITY IS HERE FOR YOU

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2019 12:38 pm

By Colleen WienckSocial Security Assistant District Manager in Cedar Rapids, IASocial Security turns 84 this year. With more than eight decades of service, we’ve provided benefits to one of the most diverse populations in history.

Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2019 grads

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2019 12:38 pm

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in June 2019. A commencement ceremony was held May 19, 2019, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 24, 2019 7:00 pm

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

AmeriCorps NCCC Helping Multiple Organizations in Racine, Wisconsin

AMERICORPS NCCC
June 21, 2019 11:48 am

By: Taylor For the past 6 weeks, Cedar 2 has served with River Bend Nature Center, the Racine City Foresty Department, Racine Revitalization Partnership, Smolenski Park and the Racine Health Department.

Morningside College confers graduate degrees at commencement ceremony

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2019 6:52 am

Morningside College recently conferred 134 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees and 21 Master of Science in Nursing degrees during its graduate commencement.

Benton County area Fishing Report

VINTON TODAY
June 21, 2019 6:47 am

This fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff.Cedar Lake, Cedar RapidsBluegill - Good: There are lots of 6-7 inch fish along the shore.