Frieda Geiken: Story of discrimination against German Americans during WWI

VINTON TODAY
March 23, 2011 9:53 am

Freida Geiken, born Freida Brehm, had many stories to tell about the hardships of growing up on a farm outside Vinton, and about the early days of farming with her husband and raising a family.

Lutheran Home Auxillary Spring Luncheon

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2011 5:58 pm

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Allegra (Grady)Schueler, one of the featured women in Palace presentation

JULIE ZIMMER
March 22, 2011 5:52 am

Many remember Van Horne's Allegra (Grady)Schueler as one of Benton County's most expert historians. She could tell dozens of stories about Benton County early in the last century, but her best stories were personal memories of her own experiences.

CP Library Friends Sponsors Free Poetry Workshop Mar. 28

RICK HANNEN
March 17, 2011 10:26 am

                  To kick off the second annual Friends of the Center Point Library Spring Gala and poetry writing contest Friends is sponsoring a free poetry writing clinic at the Library on Monday, Mar.

Blessed Hope to host ecumenical worship service

KELLY POHLMANN, BLESSED HOPE CHURCH
March 17, 2011 9:42 am

Sunday, March 20th @ 6 p.m., Blessed Hope Church will be hosting an ecumenical worship service. The church is located at 1509 M Ave. (behind Theisen's) Folks from other area churches will also be participating.

Donkey Basketball arriving

DAN ENGLEDOW
March 15, 2011 11:12 pm

Join six teams from the Vinton-Shellsburg area as they ride comically trained donkeys in a quest to become the donkey dribbling champions! Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door.

Free career counseling session offered at Wesley United

KAREN LARSON
March 15, 2011 2:45 am

       Looking for employment, but not really sure which way to go? Then call today for a free career counseling session on Wednesday, March 23rd at Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Ave in Vinton.

VS Middle School choirs to perform Thursday

LOIS MARTIN, VS MUSIC DEPT.
March 13, 2011 10:26 pm

       Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Choirs will perform in concert on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Benton Co. Town Hall on underage Drinking

JENNIFER DRAPER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
March 11, 2011 5:19 pm

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BC Above the Influence Coalition February Meeting Minutes

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2011 3:48 pm

  Members Present: Tammy Morrison (Parent), Kelsey Kimm (VSHS Student), Marissa Eldred (VSHS Student), Emily Miller (VSHS Student), Trisha Hudson (Dept.