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3 reasons to choose a career before choosing college
By SCOTT SCHNEIDERMANNIowa Student Loan Board MemberThe traditional idea of a young adult going off to residential college to explore academics and choose a career isn't always appropriate for current...
FFA Members of the Month
By Gabby PowerNewcomer: Andrew PingenotAndrew's current SAE is a foundational SAE where he gets to explore many aspects of agriculture from Animal Systems to Power, Structural, and Technical. And... St. Mary’s Catholic Church offers Food Assistance
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Urbana offers a food pantry available to those in need of assistance. If you or someone you know needs extra help with food, contact Dawn at 319-560-4907 An appointment...
Western Governors University Offers Tips and Scholarships for Adults
The ongoing pandemic continues to impact the local workforce, causing many to reevaluate their careers and make resolutions to strengthen their skillsets as the New Year approaches. For many, this pro...
McPHERSON COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FALL 2021 HONOR ROLL, HONORABLE MENTION
McPherson College, a four-year private college located in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2021 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. To qualify for the honor roll, s...
$50,000 in College Scholarships Available from Nonprofit
Participants Also Learn About College Financing and PlanningA program offering 25 scholarships of $2,000 is available to Iowa high school seniors. Students not only have a chance at much-needed funds ...
Member of the Month - November
By Gabby PowersEach month this year, VS FFA will be recognizing members that have been outstanding in classroom, FFA, and SAE. A Greenhand member and upperclassman will be recognized each month... Center Point Historical Society Elects 2022 Officers
CP HISTORICAL SOCIETYAt its last regular meeting of the year the Center Point Historical Society elected 2022 officers: president Philip Andersen, vice president Dennis Schlicht, secretary Sharon Hann...
Scholarships Are Free Money for College
By JULIE PINGEL Iowa Student Loan Board MemberIf your family will have a new college freshman next year, this is a great time to look for scholarships that will help offset the cost of an educati...
Morin selected to perform in 35th Annual Opus Honor Choir Festival
7th grader Syndy Morin was recently selected for participation in the 35th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 2100 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the fou...