Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2023 graduates

VINTON TODAY
March 26, 2023 10:48 pm

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in February. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community, and live their values.

Upper Iowa Partners with Hawkeye on Accelerated Nursing Program

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2023 1:42 pm

Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Hawkeye Community College (Hawkeye) are partnering to create a unique pathway with an Associate-Baccalaureate Accelerated Nursing Program.

Iowa Bankers Association presents Athlete Achievement Award

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2023 11:22 am

The Iowa Bankers Association presented one of five Athlete Achievement Awards to Girls' High School 3A Basketball Player Addison Phillips, of Benton Community High School in Van Horne.

Students Earn Scholarships While Gaining Knowledge

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
March 7, 2023 12:51 pm

Nearly 30 Iowa High School Seniors Have Received Awards So Far;One Drawing LeftIowa high school seniors still have a chance to receive much-needed funds for college while learning ways to reduce college loan debt through a program offering $1,000 scholarships.

Area student ranks among Top 2% at Iowa State University

VINTON TODAY
March 3, 2023 10:23 am

 The following area students are ranked among the Top 2% of students in their college at Iowa State University.  Note: Two colleges are listed for those students who have majors located in more than one college (for example, business and human sciences) and who rank among the Top 2% of students in both.

Lyons President's and Deans' List at Drake University

VINTON TODAY
February 27, 2023 5:45 pm

The following local students have been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University.To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.

What Drives You?

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
February 27, 2023 12:47 pm

Do you have a pet peeve that you just wish other drivers would stop doing? Many times these little irritations can cause serious problems on the road. Tell us what's bugging you (but keep it clean) in three lines of 18 characters or less Roadside Chat uses the wide network of dynamic message boards on state highways to display conversation-starting safety messages and the current highway fatality count.

Community Foundation of NE Iowa's Scholarship Application Deadline March 8

CFNEIA
February 22, 2023 12:47 pm

 The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s (CFNEIA) 2023 scholarship application deadline is 8:00 p.m. on March 8. Students may apply for scholarships available through CFNEIA at www.

SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY has EXCITING NEWS!!!!

SHELLSBURG TODAY
February 21, 2023 1:13 pm

YAY!!! I'm so excited about this one... Anna has spent the better part of last week updating our website, connecting all the links and making it so much easier to use! Go to https://www.

Book Review: A Pho Love Story

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 20, 2023 11:59 am

A Pho Love StoryBy Loan LeReviewed by Connie Bennett, Vinton Public Library ClerkYoung Adult FictionImagine coming to a new country as a war refugee, and being perceived here as the enemy, even though you only want safety for your family, and a new start.