Upper Iowa University announces 3 area 2015 graduates

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2015 10:51 am

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its May 2015 graduates, followed by the degree earned. David Ervin of Vinton, IA, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Mgmt.

Brody family plans 100th reunion at St. Mary's in Urbana

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2015 10:02 am

Hugh and Joanna (Osborn) Brody established their homestead in Polk Township, just a couple miles south of Urbana, shortly after the Osborn family moved to the area in 1840.

Bricks from 1903 Center Point school available for purchase

RICH HANNEN
July 20, 2015 11:16 am

The Center Point 1903 school building is gone to make way for improvements at the now Middle School.  But for many people the memories made in that old building will live on.

Union grad King interns for Speech/Language Center

VINTON TODAY
July 17, 2015 11:35 am

In today's competitive job market, college students recognize the value of high-impact learning experiences and Augustana has helped them pursue these experiences through summer internships.

NCCC Corps Class 21 Team Leader Spotlight: Ryan Van Winckle

MARILYN PONCE, NCCC
July 17, 2015 10:17 am

Ryan Van Winckle from Queens, New York is serving on team Maple 5 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21. He arrived in Vinton in January of 2015 to start her 11-month service term with the program.

Students earn Central College scholarships

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2015 12:28 am

The following area first-year students earned scholarships to Central College: Drew Kithcart of Atkins received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

NCCC Class 21 Corps Member Spotlight: Beau Martz

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 15, 2015 10:36 am

By: Marilyn Ponce   Name: Beau Martz Hometown: Coeur d’Alene, ID Beau from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is serving on team Cedar 5 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21.

Vinton Garden Club News

JOYCE BRATTEN
July 14, 2015 12:31 pm

VINTON GARDEN CLUB JUNE 24, 2015 Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 8:30 am. May 24, 2015 at the Fairgrounds Secretary Office.

Aaron Knaack is a March 2015 Graduate of Upper Iowa University

VINTON TODAY
July 14, 2015 12:24 pm

Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Aaron Knaack from Newhall, IA, graduated with a BS in Emergency/Disaster Management from Upper Iowa University's Cedar Rapids Center in March.

NCCC Corps Class 21 Team Leader Spotlight: Michelle Avelar

MARILYN PONCE, NCCC
July 13, 2015 11:38 am

Michelle Avelar from North Bergen, New Jersey is serving on team Oak 1 in AmeriCorps NCCC Corps Class 21. She arrived in Vinton in January of 2015 to start her 11-month service term with the program.