Back in time: Where was Benton City?

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
July 9, 2025 12:45 pm

If you're a Vinton native you've probably heard of Benton City. You probably have no idea where it was or what was in it, but you've heard about it. The following is from the local Benton County Historical Society.

Area students named to the President's List at Iowa State University

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 9, 2025 12:44 pm

The following students were named to the President's List at Iowa State University. Students achieving this prestigious designation have maintained a 4.

Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade Entry Applications Available

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
July 9, 2025 12:43 pm

Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has posted entry applications for the Aug. 11th Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair Parade on the departmental website at dva.

What We're Reading: Blonde Dust

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 8, 2025 1:17 pm

Brand new to our library collection is Tatiana de Rosnay's latest novel, 'Blonde Dust.' It tells the story of Pauline, a single mother working as a maid at the iconic Mapes Hotel in Reno, Nevada.

Wartburg Graduates Local Residents

WARTBURG COLLEGE
July 8, 2025 1:17 pm

Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 318 students during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 24. Local students recognized include:-Xander Bradley, T

What We're Reading: Anything Elizabeth Strout

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 7, 2025 11:46 am

If you love Anne Tyler, don’t sleep on Elizabeth Strout. I'm currently making my way through Strout’s 'Amgash' series, and she’s giving Tyler a run for her money—gently exposing the underbelly of ordinary life in small-town America with stunning emotional clarity.

Mount Mercy University students named to Spring 2025 Dean's List

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
July 7, 2025 11:45 am

The following students were named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2025 Dean's List.  Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

UNI releases spring 2025 dean's lists

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
July 6, 2025 10:13 pm

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to recognize the students who have most recently made the dean’s lists. these individuals represent significant accomplishments for Panthers.

UNI Announces 2025 Graduates

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
July 6, 2025 10:13 pm

The University of Northern Iowa is proud to recognize the students who have most recently graduated. These individuals represent significant accomplishments for Panthers.

What we're reading: A work in Progress

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
July 3, 2025 10:12 pm

Meet Barrett! He stopped by the library to return a book—and not just any book. He told the Children's Librarian how much he loved reading 'A Work in Progress' by Jarrett Lerner.