Virginia Gay Hospital Scholarship Winners Announced

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 22, 2022 9:56 am

VGH Awards Tony Anthony Scholarship.Congratulations to Katelyn Hyland for receiving the Tony Anthony Scholarship. This award is given annually to an employee of Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab who wants to further their education and training.

Mount Mercy University congratulates 2022 white coat recipients

MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
September 19, 2022 1:54 pm

 The following nursing students received their white coats in a ceremony on September 9:  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.

Harvest Season Yields Opportunity for Farmers to Give Back Through Gift of Grain

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
September 15, 2022 2:27 pm

With harvest season upon us, the Benton County Community Foundation wants farmers to know about and to consider the opportunity to benefit their local community through a gift of grain.

Parents Can Register Today for a Chance at a $1,000 College Savings Deposit

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
September 7, 2022 12:38 am

Parents Entered in Drawing After Receiving College and Career Planning Information for Their StudentsStarting today, parents of students in sixth through 12th grades have a chance to give their college savings accounts a boost with the Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway.

Troyna among Morningside University May and summer 2022 graduates

VINTON TODAY
August 18, 2022 8:28 pm

 196 undergraduate students and 241 graduate students graduated from Morningside University on Saturday, May 14 at the commencement ceremony held at Elwood Olsen Stadium on Morningside's campus.

First Quarterly Winners of College Savings Drawing Announced

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
August 17, 2022 1:20 pm

Parents Entered in Drawing After Receiving College and Career Planning Information for Their StudentsThirty-six Iowa parents and guardians each received $250 in college savings deposits after their entries were randomly selected in a quarterly drawing sponsored by Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation ®.

6 Things Parents Need to Know Before Helping with Education Loans

IOWA STUDENT LOAN
August 8, 2022 3:04 pm

By Marcia RogersIowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation board memberNext year's first college bills are coming out, and students and families are looking for ways to pay for any amount not covered by financial aid, savings or earnings.

Weddings, hayrides and survival

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 8, 2022 11:11 am

You rarely see a wedding party on a hay ride. But when you do, you have to follow the fun. So I did. I Interrupted the celebration just long enough to snap a few photos and quickly get out of the way.

Upper Iowa University names Spring Dean's List Honorees

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2022 1:20 pm

Upper Iowa University announces the Dean's List for the 2022 spring semester. To qualify, students must have earned at least a 3.50 grade point average for the semester and be a full-time student at the university.

2022-2023 Iowa AmeriCorps State – Planning Grant Funding Opportunity Announced

AMERICORPS IOWA
July 21, 2022 9:17 pm

Planning Grant Updated Funding OpportunityVolunteer Iowa is pleased to announce the availability of extended deadlines to apply for AmeriCorps State planning grants for program year 2022-2023.