A big THANK YOU to Benton Community students

JAN ANDREESEN
July 23, 2011 5:10 pm

A big thank you to Benton Community students and staff who helped with clean-up of Evergreen Cemetery on Friday.  Those participating included students Jake Deeds, Emily Dye, Austin Cassell, Jake Germann, Tyler Steele, Jamie Ballard, Megan Bloomberg and staff Larry Carlson, Todd Donald and Laurie Donald.

AmeriCorps NCCC Continues Support of Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri

AMERICORPS NCCC
July 22, 2011 4:01 pm

    By: Alex Johnson, Cedar 1 Three teams of AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members from the Vinton campus are working with FEMA on disaster case management in Jasper and Newton Counties in Missouri.

Benton County Deans List Spring 2011 for Kirkwood Community College

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
July 22, 2011 3:47 pm

  Atkins - Deanna S. Berger, Health Information Technology - AAS; Kaylee M. Betterton, Graphic Communication Technology (Academy) - Non-degree; Troy M.

Stormy looking weather

LANETTE PARKER
July 22, 2011 9:25 am

These photos were taken yesterday in Vinton of the clouds (also note how nice Kiwanis Park looks now!)

Upper Iowa University announces Spring 2011 Dean's List

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY
July 20, 2011 4:02 pm

  Upper Iowa University names its 2011 Spring Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 G.P.A. for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Prairie Creek Church held annual Community Unity Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2011 6:50 pm

Prairie Creek held their annual Community Unity Day, last weekend. The church provided a fun time for the kids and a bit of music as well as a meal.

Area Youth raise needed funds for projects

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2011 6:46 pm

The Blessed Hope Youth, raised money for their missions trip this summer by grilling hot dogs in the Fareway parking lot last weekend. The youth have been involved in other fundraising events throughout the year to help pay for this trip.

We 'Paws' to thank you!

DONITA CASEY, FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
July 17, 2011 6:39 pm

  We want to thank the following folks for making the 2nd Annual Dog A Fair a success!   Our Sponsor: Virgina Gay Hospital   Event Coordinator: Regina Malaska   Garage Sale Coordinator (s): Todd, Kim, Taylor, & Peyton Frank    Pawticipating Groups: Last Hope Rescue, Inc.

Something to give you a break from the serious...

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2011 5:31 pm

    Every once in a while you see something you just HAVE to share.  While walking downtown last week, when life was normal and carefree, we did a double take, and got such a chuckle out of this we just had to share.

Atkins Family Met with Grassley

JACQUELINE BOGGESS
July 14, 2011 1:50 pm

  Senator Chuck Grassley met this week with Robert and Carolyn Spading, and their children, Greggory and McKinley, of Atkins, while they were on vacation in Washington, D.