Upper Iowa University announces 2016 Spring Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2016 8:12 pm

Upper Iowa University has announced its Dean's List for the 2016 Spring semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Jamie Rich earns Academic Excellence Award at BVU

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2016 10:45 am

Jamie Rich, a senior psychology major from Belle Plaine, was recently honored at Buena Vista University's student recognition event. Rich received the following recognition: Rich received an Academic Excellence Award as a third year student.

NCCC Team Cedar 1 helps fight blight in Flint, Michigan‏

NCCC FEMA CORPS
June 9, 2016 5:50 pm

By: Alondra Garcia- Diaz Between May 2 and June 30 Cedar 1 is serving in Flint, Michigan with Power of One-Fight Against Blight a GRACE ministries affiliate.

427 Wartburg students named to Winter/May Term Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 8, 2016 10:40 pm

Wartburg College has recognized 427 students who were named to the 2016 Winter/May Term Dean's List. Those honored include: Sara Jorgensen of Vinton Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne Korbi Burkey of Walker Tate Hadachek of Dysart The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.

NCCC Oak 2 Builds New Path for Marsh Haven Nature Center

AMERICORPS NCCC
June 7, 2016 10:59 am

By: Sarah Hoke and Tyler Morgan Oak 2 packed up their van on May 2 and headed out to Waupun, Wisconsin for the first half of their split project round.

NCCC Oak 7 Travels to Camp Courageous in Northwestern Ohio

AMERICORPS NCCC
June 6, 2016 7:17 pm

By: Sarah Feyers On May 1, NCCC Team Oak 7 loaded up their van and began their seven and a half hour journey to Whitehouse, Ohio, a small town in the Toledo metropolitan area, where they would serve Camp Courageous, a summer camp for individuals with developmental disabilities.

MCC Fall 2015-Spring 2016 Graduates Announced

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2016 6:39 pm

On Friday, May 6, graduates of Marshalltown Community College took their next step as they became alumni of the College. Graduates listed below represent those who completed their degree or diploma work during the fall 2015 term and spring 2016 terms; those who complete their degree requirements this summer will be announced in late July.

Selkens of Keystone Celebrate 50 Years

VINTON TODAY
June 6, 2016 5:37 pm

Gerald and Margaret (VonMuenster) Selken of Keystone IA were married June 11, 1966 at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Clarence IA. They have three children: Cindy (Tom) Wagoner of Colonia IL, Angie (Rick) Becker of Vinton and Wayne Selken of Cedar Rapids.

4,595 receive degrees at ISU commencement

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2016 7:59 pm

At Iowa State University's spring commencement ceremonies, 4,595 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 3,818 undergraduate degrees, 496 master's degrees, 141 veterinary medicine degrees and 140 doctor of philosophy degrees.

Virginia Bistline to Celebrate 90th

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2016 7:59 pm

Virginia Bistline of Brandon, will celebrate her 90th birthday on June 14th. The family would like to surprise her with a card shower. Cards can be mailed to her at 5086 26th Ave.