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$100+2: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Celebrates by giving to Shellsburg library
On March 29, 2015, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presented a gift of $102 to the Shellsburg Public Library.
The Shellsburg Library opened its doors on September 19, 1970. It has occupied thr... Shellsburg writer earns 2nd in Statewide VFW essay contest
Shellsburg 4th-grader Clayton Johnson received a special gift on Friday, in honor of his 2nd place in the Iowa VFW essay class.
A student in Mrs. Walker's class, Johnson had his essay... Foul weather friends: The story of Doris Becker\'s \'Blizzard of \'73\' reunions
Today, when the family and friends of the late Doris Becker gather for her funeral, I hope someone remembers this story – the story that introduced me to Doris shortly after I arrived in Vint...
Pine Wood Derby: Scouts receive trophies for fastest, most creative racers
Pack 47 Cub Scouts held their annual Pine Wood Derby on Saturday. Winners were: Keyan Cook, Tigers; Miles Neblung, Wolf; Travis Bender, Bear; and Ian Vrba, Webelo 1. Scouts were also honor... V-S FFA receives Superior Chapter Award at District Convention
On March 14th, 2015, fourteen Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter members attended District Convention at the Benton Community High School.
While at Districts, the chapter was r... Bistline\'s to celebrate 61st Anniversary
Don and Virginia Bistline, of rural Brandon, will be celebrating their 61st Anniversary on March 21st.
The family is asking that family and friends please consider sending them a card with...
Statons celebrate 50th Anniversary
Norval and Helen (McNeal) Staton were united in Holy Matrimony on March 27, 1965 at the Assemlby of God church in Vinton.
Their friends and family would like to honor them with a Golden 50th An... Caitlin Kruckenberg earns King Scholarship from Cornell College
Caitlin Kruckenberg of Garrison, Iowa (52229), was presented Cornell College's most prestigious scholarship, the King Scholarship, on Wednesday, March 11.
The King Scholarship is a four-ye...
FEMA Corps Continues to Help New Jersey Recover from Sandy
By: Kelsey Nunn
Spruce 1 was sent to Colts Neck, New Jersey to assist FEMA Region 2’s Closeout Processing Center (CPC) back in December 2014. They have spent the last 14 weeks helping FE... NCCC-FEMA Corps team reflects back on latest project
By: Christina Wilbert & Katherine Radam
Hickory 3 has spent the last few months serving with FEMA in Arlington, Virginia. As they are wrapping up their project the team has begun to reflec...