Bear Creek holds Open House

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2018 12:26 pm

The Bear Creek Church held and open house from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bear Creek Church is located next to the Bear Creek Cemetery on County Road V-71/Brandon Blacktop, about 3 1/2 miles from either south of Brandon or north of Hwy.

American Legion Fish Fry TONIGHT

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2018 12:26 pm

The American Legion will hold a Fish Fry tonight from 5-7 p.m. The Legion is located at 105 N. R Avenue in Vinton.

Delve into Your DNA

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2018 9:06 am

By Sharon Happel Have you seen all the news about DNA testing and Family tree building websites? Are you curious how it all works? Come get a first-hand look at how to build your own family tree, find your ancestors historical records and learn the secrets your DNA holds.

Vinton-Shellsburg MS& HS choirs to present the Holiday Choral Extravaganza

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 10, 2018 7:10 am

On Monday, December 17, the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School & High School choirs will be joining forces for a Holiday Choral Extravaganza.   The concert will feature all choirs in the VSCSD performing many festive favorites.

FARMERS BANK CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE UNDER WAY TODAY

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2018 9:06 pm

Santa will be at Farmers Savings Bank from 2-5 p.m. today as part of the bank’s annual Holiday Open House. In the “Spirit of Giving”, FSB will be giving away a total of $225 in VU bucks, and will also donate $2 to a church designated by each person who signs up.

Riverbottom Ramblers to Perform at Farmers Mercantile December 9th

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2018 4:05 pm

The Riverbottom Ramblers will perform at Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison, on Sunday, December 9th from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Farmers Mercantile Hall is located at 100 West Main St.

Heart of Mary Cluster Christmas Schedule

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 5, 2018 3:34 pm

The Christmas Mass schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster is as follows:   Monday, Dec. 24th - 4:00 p.m. - St. Mary, Vinton Monday, Dec.

Join Wesley United Methodist Church to celebrate Advent

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 29, 2018 9:29 pm

Advent is the expectant coming of Jesus, celebrated each year during the four weeks prior to Christmas Day.  Join us this year at Wesley UMC as we celebrate.

Area Christmas Events

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 29, 2018 4:52 pm

"The White Elephant in the Room - #checkyourheart" Advent Series- Blessed Hopr Church "The best things in life are free.

Annual Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony December 7

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2018 1:53 pm

The annual Pearl Harbor Day ceremony will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School LMC from 12-1:00 p.m. 8th grade students will help commemorate the 77th anniversary of the US entry into World War II, and the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District's piece of the battleship USS Arizona will be on display at the ceremony.