Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #24 to depart May 18

GEORGE RICKEY, EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
May 16, 2016 11:14 am

We would like to announce that Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #24 will depart Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 from Cedar Rapids to Washington, DC, with another group of Iowa Veterans.

Emily Howes-Vonstein among graduates honored by Governor

VINTON TODAY
May 15, 2016 11:27 pm

2016 Vinton-Shellsburg High School senior Emily Howes-Vonstein is one of the students whom Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has honored for academic achievement.

Local student honored as 'Best of the Class'

VINTON TODAY
May 11, 2016 4:15 pm

Valedictorians or top graduating seniors were once again honored by KWWL Television and the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, April 30. Olivia Ketchen daughter of John Ketchen and Sue Travis, was among the honoreesat this year's event.

Jamie Rich from Belle Plaine Presents at Psychology Conference

VINTON TODAY
May 11, 2016 12:38 pm

Jamie Rich, a Buena Vista University (BVU) senior psychology major from Belle Plaine, was selected to present research at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association conference in Chicago.

Benton SWCD Awards Scholarship to Two Area Students

RHONDA SAUNDERS, BENTON CO. SWCD
May 11, 2016 9:44 am

This year, the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners are very happy to announce that they have selected two recipients for their Annual Scholarship.

Wesly Williams recognized for receiving degree from Concordia University, NE

VINTON TODAY
May 9, 2016 7:06 pm

Concordia University, Nebraska held its 109th commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The university awarded undergraduate or graduate degrees to 353 graduates in May 2016.

Jamie Rich presents race research at BVU Scholars Day

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2016 7:48 pm

Buena Vista University's (BVU) twelfth annual Scholars Day was held Friday, April 22. The event provided students from all disciplines an opportunity to present their best presentations, original research, academic posters, artistic creations and performances to their peers, professors and the public.

80th Birthday Open House set for Robert Ohlen

VINTON TODAY
May 7, 2016 6:15 pm

Birthday Open House for Robert Ohlen 80th Birthday,  May 14th, Saturday,  at Legion Hall in Blairstown from 3-7 PM.   Refreshments will be served.

12 Students Awarded $1,000 Scholarships from ECI REC

LISA FRANCK, ECI REC
May 3, 2016 10:26 am

East-Central Iowa REC is proud to announce it has awarded $1,000 scholarships to two young men who plan to further education in the Powerline Technician program and 10 graduating seniors who plan to further their education as noted below following their names.

Jamie Rich Participates in Spring Break Service Trip to Washington D.C.

VINTON TODAY
May 2, 2016 11:08 am

Jamie Rich, a senior psychology major from Belle Plaine, and nine other Buena Vista University (BVU) students participated in an AWOL (Alternative Week of Off-site Learning) trip during spring break, enabling them to volunteer their time and service with a focus on inner city poverty and homelessness outreach in Washington D.