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Grantham University Congratulates Local Graduates

Grantham University is proud to announce its March local graduates of the university's online degree and certificate programs. "We are so proud to congratulate these graduates on trusting our team ...

Morgan Eggert performs in Male Chorus and Women's Chorale spring concert at Concordia

Morgan Eggert of Atkins, Iowa and the Male Chorus and Women's Chorale from Concordia University, Nebraska, performed in a joint concert at 4 p.m. April 23, 2017 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, ...

Kyle Wilkinson of Vinton, was recognized at Upper Iowa University's 2017 Honors and Awards Banquet

Upper Iowa University has announced its 2017 Honors and Awards recipients. The honored students were selected by the UIU Honors and Awards Committee and the University academic divisions. Kyle Wilk...

Garden Club Minutes 3/29/17

The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. District II and Central Region met on March 29, 2017, at the Benton County Extension Office. Meeting held at 1 p.m. Ted and Fran Stue...

Prayer boxes already connecting, inspiring area residents

The first few weeks of the Vinton Prays boxes have already brought inspiring stories to the ladies who hope they will help others throughout our community. "It's been awesome," says April ...

65th anniversary celebration for Bill and Judy Travis

Bill and Judy Travis were married in Dallas Center, Iowa at the Methodist Church on April 12, 1952. They were blessed with 3 children - Pam (Rick) Primmer, Tom - deceased (Connie) Travis and Susan Tra...

Megan Bridgewater named to national 'Who's Who' list

Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne was named to the national "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" list. Since 1934, "Who's Who Among Students" has recognized college student...

'Steampunked:' Science, science fiction and even art meet at FIRST Robotics Competition

This fictional flying machine illustrates the blend of science, science fiction and art that inspires this year's FRC event.   This fictional flying machine illustrates the blend of science, science fiction and art that inspires this year's FRC event. Today, while writing about a unique event and a uniquely succ...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 10, at 1:30, at the home of Bonnie Rolena assisted by Karen Schlue. The program will be presented by Frieda Davis.Please meet at 1:00 to carpool....

AmeriCorps NCCC Maple 7 Secures Vacant Homes in Youngstown, Ohio

By Jack Shock, AmeriCorps NCCC Member Oluwatosin preparing boards to be hung on homes Maple 7 arrived in Youngstown, Ohio after two days on the road. The city greeted the team with a horizon of...