Aislin Grado

Student Journalist

United States

I’m Aislin Grado, a news reporter for The Delta at Missouri Valley College. I also co-run a resale clothing business with my sister, promoting recycling and sustainable fashion. Storytelling and amplifying community voices are at the heart of everything I do.

Portfolio
The Delta
04/28/2026
Tornado near Slater causes class cancellations at MVC

By Ace Grado / Staff Writer Missouri Valley College canceled 8 a.m. classes on April 27 after a tornado caused damage in the nearby Slater area. The storm moved through central Missouri shortly after 8 a.m., producing damage in Slater, about 20 miles northeast of Marshall.

The Delta
10/01/2025
Who's Behind the MoVal Pisser? Missouri Valley's Campus Mystery Unfolds

By Ace Grado / Staff Writer Every campus has its legends, but Missouri Valley's latest mystery is less ghost story and more internet-age spectacle. An anonymous TikTok account known as the MoVal Pisser has caught the attention of students, leaving the community both amused and unsettled - and wondering what the consequences could be if...

KMMO - Marshall, MO
01/08/2024
MAYOR LUTTERBIE SPEAKS OUT ON MARSHALL ANIMAL SHELTER CHANGES

On January 8th, KMMO Radio had the privilege of sitting down with Mayor Lutterbie for an exclusive interview. Among the topics discussed was the ongoing concern surrounding the Saline Animal League situation. The conversation delved into the

The Delta
11/06/2025
Burglary at Missouri Valley College leads to felony charges

By Ace Grado / Staff Writer A Missouri Valley College maintenance building was broken into in mid-September, leading to multiple felony charges against a Marshall man. According to a report from MVC Public Safety, the break-in occurred around 1 a.m. on Sept. 16 at the maintenance building located at 1264 S.

The Delta
11/05/2025
How Marshall and Missouri Valley College Handle House Parties

By Ace Grado / Staff Writer With more house party calls to the Marshall Police Department this semester, Missouri Valley College students are asking what counts as a violation and what happens when officers respond. Corporal Justin Smith of the Marshall Police Department explained how the department handles college house parties and what laws and...

The Delta
11/06/2025
Opinion: Thrift stores aren't thrifty anymore

By Ace Grado / Staff Writer The other day I walked into a thrift store and saw a sign that said "Vintage Section." It was just a rack of old shirts and jeans, nothing special, but the prices were s...

The Delta
02/20/2026
Social media reshapes modern Romance for Generation Z

By Ace Grado / Staff Writer For Generation Z, dating doesn't always start with a chance meeting. At Missouri Valley College, many students say relationships often begin with a screen instead of face-to-face interactions. For student Naomi Curry, dating on campus feels casual but complicated. "From my experience here at Valley, everybody is easygoing," Curry...