Fielding Graduate University is pleased to announce the graduation of Kristin Hopper-Losenicky, a Vinton native. Kristin completed her doctorate in Psychology with a concentration in Media Psychology.

Rebecca Morehouse, from Walker, Iowa, is one of 286 individuals who graduated from Central Methodist University in December of 2016. Graduates included students from CMU's main campus in Fayette, extended locations, and online programs.

By VS FFA Co-Reporter Jakob Long The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter was showcased on RFD-TV over the weekend of January 14-16, 2017, on "This Week In AgriBusiness", a weekly, one-hour television agri-news program.

By Jakob Long VS FFA Co-Reporter Our annual fruit sales were held October 17th, 2016 through November 9th, 2016. We set a goal of $40,000 and this year was the closest we have came in last 4 years, selling just a little over $36,000.

The following local students were named to the University of Iowa fall 2016 Dean's List: Dillon Gusta andBlake Jones of Atkins, Caitlyn Kithcart of Belle Plaine Grace Milroy of Brandon Johnathon Musick of Luzerne Brett BensonandMicah Hiner of Newhall Conrad Thompson of Norway Carley Deklotz of Shellsburg Alysa Casey andEmma Markowski of Urbana Kaile Franzenburg of Van Horne Alexis Hicok , Ben Hyland,Olivia Ketchen,Brian Stainbrook and Taylor Vislisel of Vinton Carolon Johnson, Ireland Mahoney,Megan Pfeiffer and Sarah Wehrkamp of Walker The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities, dedicated to academic excellence, groundbreaking discoveries and creations, commitment to Iowa and the world, and a culture that prizes community, diversity, and opportunity.

The following local students earned degrees from the University of Iowa at the close of the fall 2016 semester: Paige Holmes of Blairstown received a BA-Health and Human Physiology degree Johnathon Musick of Luzernereceived a BA-History degree Conrad Thompson of Norwayreceived a BSE-Electrical Engineering- with Distinction degree The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities, dedicated to academic excellence, groundbreaking discoveries and creations, commitment to Iowa and the world, and a culture that prizes community, diversity, and opportunity.

Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Fall Honors List for the 2016-2017 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.

The Iowa State University College of Human Science's Dean's List honors students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the fall semester of 2016.

University of Northern Iowa awards degrees to 807 Fall grads New alumni were added to the roster of graduates of the University of Northern Iowa .

UNI names area students to Fall 2016 semester Dean's List To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.5 or higher on a 4.