University of Sioux Falls Names Aubrey Gates to Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
December 26, 2023 11:38 am

Aubrey Gates of La Porte City, was named to the University of Sioux Falls Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Majoring in Exercise Science, Gates was among the 600 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.

THE NATURE OF THINGS Winter 2023-2024

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
December 26, 2023 11:38 am

To read the Benton County Conservation Winter Newsletter, Click to view

Phippen among Iowa Students to Receive $1,000 for College Via Scholarship

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
December 21, 2023 7:30 pm

 Forty-five Iowa high school and college students will each be receiving $1,000 for college as part of the ISL Education Lending Scholarship.The winners were chosen from among more than 12,000 registrations from parents, high school students and college students during the fall registration period.

Iowa Pork wins Best NIL Deal of 2023 Award for "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" cam

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
December 19, 2023 2:01 pm

The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative with Iowa State football players was named the Best NIL Deal of 2023 by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal (SBJ), a prominent and widely respected national weekly trade magazine.

McPHERSON COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FALL 2023 HONOR ROLL, HONORABLE MENTION

VINTON TODAY
December 18, 2023 9:05 pm

McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2023 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention.

Iowa community colleges report increases in fall enrollment

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
December 18, 2023 4:00 pm

New data released by the Iowa Department of Education shows overall growth in fall enrollment trends at Iowa’s 15 community colleges this year.Preliminary data analysis for 2023 indicates total fall enrollment at Iowa community colleges increased by 3,111 students from last year.

Yard and Garden: Selecting and Caring for Poinsettia

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
December 14, 2023 12:33 pm

Poinsettias require special care to reach their full potentialOne of the best parts of the holiday season is adding colorful seasonal plants to the home.

The Open Book: The Rainbow Connection

KELLY HENKLE, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
December 13, 2023 5:01 pm

My love of the Muppets began at an early age.  I remember waiting with anticipation for Kermit to come running out in front of the red velvet curtain, enthusiastically shouting 'It's the Muppet Show with our very special guest.

Area Youth competed in Youth Swine Judging Contest

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
December 4, 2023 8:20 am

Six teams of Iowa youth won scholarships while participating in the Senior Division of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) Youth Swine Judging Contest.

Hawkeye Community College to Host Evening Information Session December 5

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
November 28, 2023 11:06 pm

Hawkeye Community College will host an evening information session on Tuesday, December 5, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Buchanan Hall on Hawkeye’s Main Campus, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo.