Party in the Park kept VS FFA members busy

VINTON TODAY
July 3, 2014 7:57 am

By VS FFA Co-Reporters Katie Isbell and Jessica Alderson On the 26th of June, Vinton community members were getting ready for the fun time to be had at Vinton's annual Party in the Park.

50th anniversary open house set for Ronald & Evelyn Bland

VINTON TODAY
July 2, 2014 3:02 pm

Join Ronald and Evelyn Bland of Shellsburg, Iowa as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.  A reception will be held on Sunday, July 13th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Bland farm located at 6409 29th Ave, Shellsburg, Iowa.

UNI names local graduates, Dean's List students

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2014 10:47 am

The following Benton County students are among honorees of the Spring 2014 semester Dean's List at the University of Northern Iowa.  To be included on the list, a student must have earned a grade point of 3.

Area students graduate from Mount Mercy

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2014 8:30 pm

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this spring. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Two area students earn UNI Purple & Gold Award

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2014 8:30 pm

Purple and Old Gold awards, recognizing meritorious scholarship or conspicuous achievement, were presented to 58 seniors during the University of Northern Iowa's Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 7, in the UNI-Dome.

Local teacher to join 'Raise your Hand: Empowered Educators' event

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2014 8:14 am

Local teacher, Sara Arnold, who teaches Talented and Gifted students in the Cedar Rapids CSD, is one of nine educators from across the country who was nominated to participate in the National Education Association (NEA) Raise Your Hand: Empowered Educators July 2nd at the Colorado Convention Center.

Area students named to Loras College Spring 2014 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2014 11:03 am

 Loras College Provost Cheryl Jacobsen, Ph.D. has announced the names of students who achieved Dean's List status for the 2014 spring semester.

Michael Meisheid Receives Degree from Buena Vista University

VINTON TODAY
June 25, 2014 2:34 pm

Michael Meisheid, from Walker, was one of 699 students who received a degree from Buena Vista University at its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 24.

Vinton Garden Club hears about tree disease treatment options at April meeting

KELLY KAUT, VINTON GARDEN CLUB
June 22, 2014 8:44 am

 The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II, and Central Region met at 11:30 am April 30, 2014 at the home of Luanna Hawkins for lunch with Anne Dake as co-hostess.

ISU students named to spring semester Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
June 20, 2014 12:38 pm

More than 7,024 Iowa State University undergraduates have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2014 spring semester Dean's List.