Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2019 grads from Atkins

VINTON TODAY
March 11, 2019 11:54 am

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

University of Dubuque Announces December 2018 Graduates

VINTON TODAY
March 4, 2019 7:18 am

The University of Dubuque held a December Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 13, in Heritage Center's John and Alice Butler Hall on campus. Degrees were conferred on over 120 undergraduate and graduate students.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean's List

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 27, 2019 7:20 am

The following student was honored for academic success during the 2018 fall semester. Amber K. Fiser, of Van Horne, a Junior, Col of Educ/Human Development was named to the 2018 fall semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.

Area student ranks among top 2 percent at Iowa State University

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2019 2:54 pm

The following area students are ranked among the top 2 percent of students in their college at Iowa State University.  Atkins, IA 

Fall 2018 University of Dubuque Dean's List adds Cummings

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2019 2:54 pm

The University of Dubuque congratulates the following student on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2018 Academic Dean's List. Tanner Cummings of Vinton To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.

New Colorado Springs Chief of Police has Vinton Connection

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2019 8:13 am

The new Chief of Police of Colorado Springs, now in charge of 700 people in his department has a Vinton connection.Vincent Niski, the son-in-law of former Vinton resident, Dr.

Kremer to retire from US Bank March 1

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 20, 2019 9:39 pm

Jon Kremer, Community Market President at US Bank, Vinton IA has announced his retirement effective March 1, 2019. Jon has worked for US Bank since 1987 in various roles including Branch Manager, AVP, VP Commercial/Ag Lender and was promoted to his current role of Community Market President in 2002.

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa scholarship application deadline is March

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 20, 2019 10:02 am

The deadline to apply for 2019 scholarships from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is March 6. Students can apply for scholarships available through the Foundation at www.

Encourage your Children to apply for Scholarships

DEB CUMMINGS
February 19, 2019 12:49 pm

Today Mr. Tandy and I met with the senior class to introduce the 2019 Local Scholarship Program.  Each student was provided with a booklet that lists the available Local Scholarships, explains how to access the program and details the application process.

Hagen Named to Concordia Honors List

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 18, 2019 8:17 pm

Concordia University officials have released the Fall Honors List for the 2018-2019 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.