DNR asks for assistance in counting Bumblebees

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
July 16, 2019 9:00 am

Scientists are asking everyone to get out and record all the bumblebees they see in their backyard during the 9 days between July 13 and July 21.  Participants are urged to use the iNaturalist App under the "Backyard bumble bee count" project.

Allen College Announces Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
July 12, 2019 5:54 pm

The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the spring semester of the 2018 - 2019 academic year.

5 WAYS TO USE SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2019 6:59 pm

Colleen WienckSocial Security Assistant District Manager in Cedar Rapids, IASocial Security is here for you, not just when you need us financially, but when you need accurate information about our programs, retirement, and more.

Mount Mercy University students named to Spring 2019 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2019 9:29 pm

The following students are named to Mount Mercy University's Spring 2019 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR IOWA LITERACY AWARD

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2019 5:28 pm

The Iowa Center for the Book is now accepting applications for the 2019 Iowa Literacy Award. The award recognizes an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to increasing literacy in Iowa, along with $2,000 to continue their efforts.

Thorsvig 50th Anniversary Celebration

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2019 10:14 pm

The family of Bill and Betty Thorsvig are proud to announce their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary!Bill Thorsvig and Betty Short were married on July 12th, 1969.

Skriver named to Deans' List at Drake University

VINTON TODAY
July 7, 2019 10:13 pm

The following student has been named to the Deans' List at Drake University.Kirstin Skriver, of WalfordTo be eligible for the Deans' list students must have earned a GPA of 3.

SOCIAL SECURITY IS HERE FOR YOU

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2019 12:38 pm

By Colleen WienckSocial Security Assistant District Manager in Cedar Rapids, IASocial Security turns 84 this year. With more than eight decades of service, we’ve provided benefits to one of the most diverse populations in history.

Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2019 grads

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2019 12:38 pm

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in June 2019. A commencement ceremony was held May 19, 2019, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean's List honors

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
June 24, 2019 7:00 pm

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.