Area students receive scholarship awards

VINTON TODAY
November 13, 2015 7:21 pm

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University has awarded more than 1,500 scholarships to students for the 2015-16 academic year.

Farewell Autumn, I Loved You So

VINTON TODAY
November 12, 2015 12:49 pm

By: Della J Brehm © 11/12/2015   Oh stunning Autumn  Why did you have to go  I dread what lies ahead  Bitter

Vinton Garden Club Minutes

JOYCE BRATTEN
November 10, 2015 12:22 pm

October 28, 2015 The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 11:00 October 28, 2015 at Cedar Ridge Winery for a tour, lunch and meeting President Fran Stueck called the meeting to order at 11:50am.

Union alum Heckroth named to 2015 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band

VINTON TODAY
November 4, 2015 4:20 pm

Andrew Heckroth, a Union graduate from Dysart, was selected for the 2015 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. The history major will perform with the band Friday, Nov.

CP Historical Society ‘Goes to Vietnam’ For Annual Potluck

RICH HANNEN
November 4, 2015 12:39 pm

The Center Point Historical Society’s annual community harvest potluck was Oct. 29 at the Center Point dentistry office basement. Members and neighbors enjoyed a travel slide show by Jon Sholes on his recent trip to Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Rebekah Duwa is an August 2015 graduate of Upper Iowa University

VINTON TODAY
November 3, 2015 6:33 pm

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Rebekah Duwa of Keystone, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in August. Honors qualifications as follows: Summa cum laude is awarded to those with at least a 3.

Iowa College Aid Offers Tips to Recent Grads on Managing Student Loan Debt

IOWA COLLEGE STUDENT AID COMMISSION
November 2, 2015 10:52 am

 After walking across the stage in May, college graduates of the Class of 2015 have conquered many firsts – securing a college degree, landing a first job and finding affordable housing to name a few.

$100+2: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Celebrates by giving in October 2015

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
October 26, 2015 10:36 am

On October 25, 2015, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presented a gift of $102.00 to the Benton County Veterans Affairs.  The Veterans Affairs office gives general assistance to veterans from our county who need temporary help.

CP Friends of the Library Sew Happy with Book and Fabric Sale

RICH HANNEN
October 13, 2015 5:26 pm

The Center Point Friends of the Library book and fabric sale in September gave a big boost to Friends’ spirits and bank account. The sale made more than $1500.

Vinton Garden Club News: Members tour Ray House

JOYCE BRATTEN
October 12, 2015 10:36 am

Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 11:15 September 23, 2015 at the Ray House in Vinton for a covered dish dinner with speaker Bob Moen giving program on the history of Ray House and a tour of the house.