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Kyle Wilkinson of Vinton, was recognized at Upper Iowa University's 2017 Honors and Awards Banquet
Upper Iowa University has announced its 2017 Honors and Awards recipients. The honored students were selected by the UIU Honors and Awards Committee and the University academic divisions.
Kyle Wilk...
Garden Club Minutes 3/29/17
The Vinton Garden Club, a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. District II and Central Region met on March 29, 2017, at the Benton County Extension Office. Meeting held at 1 p.m.
Ted and Fran Stue...
Prayer boxes already connecting, inspiring area residents
The first few weeks of the Vinton Prays boxes have already brought inspiring stories to the ladies who hope they will help others throughout our community.
"It's been awesome," says April ... 65th anniversary celebration for Bill and Judy Travis
Bill and Judy Travis were married in Dallas Center, Iowa at the Methodist Church on April 12, 1952. They were blessed with 3 children - Pam (Rick) Primmer, Tom - deceased (Connie) Travis and Susan Tra... Megan Bridgewater named to national 'Who's Who' list
Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne was named to the national "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" list.
Since 1934, "Who's Who Among Students" has recognized college student...
'Steampunked:' Science, science fiction and even art meet at FIRST Robotics Competition
This fictional flying machine illustrates the blend of science, science fiction and art that inspires this year's FRC event.
Today, while writing about a unique event and a uniquely succ... PEO Chapter MZ to meet
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 10, at 1:30, at the home of Bonnie Rolena assisted by Karen Schlue. The program will be presented by Frieda Davis.Please meet at 1:00 to carpool....
AmeriCorps NCCC Maple 7 Secures Vacant Homes in Youngstown, Ohio
By Jack Shock, AmeriCorps NCCC Member
Oluwatosin preparing boards to be hung on homes
Maple 7 arrived in Youngstown, Ohio after two days on the road. The city greeted the team with a horizon of... The Nature of Things - Newsletter
Benton County ConservationpresentsThe Nature of Things -Newsletter
The Nature of Things is our new newsletter that will keep you in touch with what is going on in Benton County Conservation. There ar... AmeriCorps NCCC Team Maple 3 Helps Pretty Lake Camp Prepare for the Season
By: Remington North, AmeriCorps NCCC Member
On March 14, AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 3 arrived in Mattawan, Michigan after a six hour journey. The team has been serving with Pretty Lake Camp, a summer...