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An 8th-grader describes his energy-saving GreenSchools! project to Iowa Senator
James McGirt
American Forest Foundation
Yesterday, one of Project Learning Tree’s Iowa GreenSchools! families, the Isbells, along with AFF’s Melissa Harden (far right) and James McGirt (far left), were afforded the opportunity to meet with Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and his staff. The gathering, which was held to allow the Senator to connect with his constituents, had about 25 people in attendance. The nearly-forgotten history of Minne Estema Park
Just about every day I drive past Minne Estema and never really gave it much thought, until.....there was a brief discussion on our Facebook page about a steamboat being part of our history in Vinton, and I believe someone mentioned that Minne Estema used to be a resort at one time.
112 acres was purchased back in 1897, on the east side of Fish Lake. A View from the Back Porch
Sent in by Sandy Noren, a few pictures of the plants that she has on her back porch along with a note that General helps her to take care of them :)
VSMS Food Fair teaches students about culture of foreign countries
The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Expanded Learning Students shared lessons and food from several other countries with their fellow students last week.
Five displays were set up in the VSMS Media Room; students sent from display to display, hearing short presentations about those countries and sampling food made by the students and their families. A picture from the flower garden
Not a breaking news story here, but just a little visual enjoyment from the Jill Lockard-Bopps backyard flower garden.
Activity Coordinator Mary Simnacher Retires From VGH Nursing and Rehab
On Wednesday afternoon, May 26, Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing and Rehab hosted a reception to honor retiring Activity Coordinator, Mary Simnacher. After 38 years of service to Virginia Gay, it was no surprise there was a standing room only crowd. “I worked as a nurses’ aide, then in materials and surgery both, and then I went down to PT. KIRKWOOD HONORS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS:
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Nearly 150 Saluted in April 26 Ceremonies
On April 26 Kirkwood Community College devoted an afternoon to honor academic and community excellence. The annual Outstanding Student recognition paid tribute to individuals in every academic program and learning center in a reception at the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education.
Alzheimer's takes the mind of a Vinton coach
“Once proud and full of passion, he fought the cause of man.
Many people loved his courage; many followed his commands.
“He changed the old into the new and the course of things to come.
“And then one day we noticed he was gone.”
-- From “Closest Chronicles,” by Kansas (1977)
Here Dean gives me this big send up on being the sports writer for Vinton Today and suddenly I vanish.
VINTON-SHELLSBURG GRADUATE AMY MEYER ON MISSIONARY PROJECT FOR SUMMER
Amy Meyer from Garrison, a Vinton-Shellsburg 2007 graduate and Iowa State University Student, will be heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on a missionary project this summer. The project is sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU), an evangelism driven Christian organization. While at Myrtle Beach Meyer will take part in ‘Evangelism on the Beach’ and share her faith by witnessing to high school seniors and college students on the beach as well as people she will be working with at her summer job in Myrtle Beach. We just had to ask... Vinton-Shellsburg School Board member Angela Hazen
Angela Hazen of rural Vinton is one of the new members on the Vinton-Shellsburg School Board. Like other School Board members, she has answered our questions, serious and not-so-serious, as part of our School Board Recognition Week tribute to those who serve on the V-S School Board.
Q. Is there anything that your family (spouse, children or parents) asks you not to cook, ever again?
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