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Open House Celebrating Jeanne Crosby\'s 80th Birthday

  An open house will be held Sunday July 31st at the Vinton Lutheran Home Community room from 1-4pm.  Jeanne was born in Mt. Auburn and lived most of her life in Vinton. So whether yo...

A big THANK YOU to Benton Community students

These Benton Community students and staff helped with clean-up of Evergreen Cemetery on Friday. A big thank you to Benton Community students and staff who helped with clean-up of Evergreen Cemetery on Friday.  Those participating included students Jake Deeds, Emily Dye, Austin Cassell, ...

AmeriCorps NCCC Continues Support of Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri

    By: Alex Johnson, Cedar 1 Three teams of AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members from the Vinton campus are working with FEMA on disaster case managem...

Benton County Deans List Spring 2011 for Kirkwood Community College

  Atkins - Deanna S. Berger, Health Information Technology - AAS; Kaylee M. Betterton, Graphic Communication Technology (Academy) - Non-degree; Troy M. Ciha, Business Administr...

Stormy looking weather

Looking north on 218 at 8:45am on July 21, 2011 These photos were taken yesterday in Vinton of the clouds (also note how nice Kiwanis Park looks now!)...

Upper Iowa University announces Spring 2011 Dean\'s List

  Upper Iowa University names its 2011 Spring Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 G.P.A. for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time stude...

Prairie Creek Church held annual Community Unity Day

Prairie Creek held their annual Community Unity Day, last weekend. The church provided a fun time for the kids and a bit of music as well as a meal. Prairie Creek church is located on Hwy. ...

Area Youth raise needed funds for projects

The Blessed Hope Youth, raised money for their missions trip this summer by grilling hot dogs in the Fareway parking lot last weekend. The youth have been involved in other fundraising events throu...

We \'Paws\' to thank you!

  We want to thank the following folks for making the 2nd Annual Dog A Fair a success!   Our Sponsor: Virgina Gay Hospital   Event Coordinator: Regina Mal...

Something to give you a break from the serious...

    Every once in a while you see something you just HAVE to share.  While walking downtown last week, when life was normal and carefree, we did a double take, and got such a chuckle...