McPHERSON COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SPRING 2023 HONOR ROLL, HONORABLE MENTION

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2023 12:27 pm

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

Mount Mercy University Celebrates area Graduates as part of the Class of 2023

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
June 1, 2023 12:26 pm

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Mount Mercy University Nursing Grads

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
May 31, 2023 1:53 pm

Nursing graduates honored at nursing pinning ceremony On May 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

Roadside Chat - Words can do harm. Phone down. Enjoy the silence.

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
May 30, 2023 5:45 am

When you’re behind the wheel, words on your phone screen are very unnecessary. The fear of missing out on information can be controlled while you are driving but it’s up to you to make the conscious decision to put your phone down.

Hawkeye Community College Launches New Flooring Installation Apprenticeship

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 23, 2023 7:27 pm

Hawkeye Community College is launching a new Flooring Installation Apprenticeship program for individuals to gain basic floor covering installation skills.

Informational Webinars for Parents on Students First Education Savings Accounts

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 22, 2023 10:12 pm

Governor Reynolds has announced a schedule of informational webinars to assist parents and guardians who plan to apply for the state’s new Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESAs).

7 Ways to Help Your Student Prepare for Life Away from Home

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
May 22, 2023 10:09 pm

After high school graduation, your student will face many new experiences beyond academics and social situations. At ISL Education Lending, we know that preparation for the next step helps students increase their chances of graduation, finding a job and successfully repaying any student loans.

Knaack's celebrate 50th Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
May 20, 2023 12:08 pm

Harold and Cheryl Knaack will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 26, 2023. The couple were married at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Vinton.

Yard and Garden: Selecting and Planting Perennials in Spring

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 17, 2023 2:20 pm

Perennials can help keep a garden interesting all seasonPerennials are a great way to provide flowers and color in the garden and by planting perennials with different seasons of bloom, you can have interest throughout the growing season.

Yard and Garden: Planting Sweet Corn FAQs

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
May 11, 2023 5:50 pm

Proper planning allows sweet corn to be enjoyed all summer longAMES, Iowa – Sweet corn fresh from the garden makes a tasty addition to a summer picnic, but gardeners need to plant sweet corn soon to enjoy this tasty treat throughout the summer.