From T-Ball to Tuition: Invest in Your Child's Future with ISave 529

STATE TREASURER
June 23, 2025 12:00 pm

As Iowa ballfields fill with the sounds of summer cheers and the crack of bats, State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowa families to think beyond the game and take a step toward a child’s future by opening and investing in an ISave 529 account.

Wartburg students named to dean's list

WARTBURG COLLEGE
June 22, 2025 11:22 am

Wartburg College has recognized 501 students on its winter term dean's list. Those honored include Ella Hayden and Alison Newton, of Blairstown.The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.

Upper Iowa University releases dean's list

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
June 20, 2025 3:55 pm

Upper Iowa University released its dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester.Chase Wickwire, of Belle Plaine, was among the students that earned a minimum 3.

Roadside Chat - Your Dad Called - What's Your Tire Pressure?

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 18, 2025 2:40 pm

Still looking for Father’s Day gift ideas? The clock is ticking, so here’s a thought if your daddio likes to kick the tires and dispense vehicle maintenance advice — even if you didn’t ask.

What We're Reading: Horse

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 18, 2025 2:40 pm

A child's yellow vest with $750 cash sewn into the lining...A neglected painting set on the curb at a neighborhood rummage sale...A large equine skeleton stored in the archives of the Smithsonian.

Bohlen among Central spring student-athletes recognized for academic achievement

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2025 3:57 pm

The American Rivers Conference team announced the spring sports all-academic honorees Friday. 63 Central College student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic excellence.

Iowa State honors spring graduates

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
June 16, 2025 6:28 pm

Additions made -Nearly 4,600 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 15-17.

What We're Reading: How to Train Your Dragon

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 13, 2025 12:11 pm

When we heard there's a live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' movie coming out this summer, we knew we had to read the book before hitting the theater.

What we're reading: Rogue

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 12, 2025 5:37 pm

'Rouge' by Mona Awad is my latest strange gem I've found on the @libby.app! Fans of the movie 'Death Becomes Her' will instantly love this dark read; it dives deep into the beauty industry and the relationship between mothers and daughters when the daughter always feels like the ugly duckling.

Northwestern College Names Academic Dean's List

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
June 12, 2025 5:37 pm

Northwestern College congratulates 414 students who earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester.The Dean’s List is comprised of students who have achieved a semester grade point average of 3.