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VFW Chapter 8884 presents check to Red Cedar Shooters
The area VFW Post 8884 presented a check to the Vinton-Shellsburg Trap Team, known as the Red Cedar Shooters. The VFW Post, held a breakfast to raise funds to help the area students purchase necessary... GoVS Mugs Sales Begin August 19
GoVS (Generating Opportunities for Viking Scholars) is once again selling refillable mugs. The $20 purchase price of the mug will give mug holders unlimited free refills of coffee or fountain pop at J... Ethics-Rule Violations could cost area Lawyer Law License
By Clark KauffmanAn eastern Iowa attorney is facing a possible revocation of his law license for allegedly misappropriating client funds and neglecting clients' legal matters.The Iowa Supreme Court At...
New Vinton-Shellsburg Teachers Welcomed
This year the Vinton Kiwanis and Lions Clubs welcomed the new teachers who will begin teaching at the Vinton Shellsburg School District.Keith Ervin opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and... Veterans Affairs Director meets with Area Veterans
"I am LOVING my job. Really truly. It's been such a pleasure to meet everyone and help them get the services and benefits they need and deserve," said Cara Martin, the new Veteran's Affairs Director. ... 1 year after the Derecho
Monday, August 10, 2020, started out with a storm warning. Not sure what to expect, everyone was keeping an eye out the window. Once again, just a little past the 10 year anniversary of the last derec... Birker and Gray Graduate from Marine Bootcamp
Only 8% of the Marine Corps is made up of active enlisted women. Of that 8%, two of Vinton-Shellsburg's graduates have enlisted and have recently graduated from the Marine Bootcamp Base in Parris Isla... Boomtown 2021: Back on Track, August 28
It's full steam ahead for Boomtown 2021 after plans for the 2020 event were derailed due to the global pandemic.Vinton Unlimited, in alliance with the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association (IPA), and presentin... The Eagle has landed...but not for long!
A few weeks ago we shared a story about an injured eagle that was captured on the Gary and Jill Marlow property north of Vinton. The Iowa State Conservation Officer for Benton County, a branch of the ... Mt. Auburn Celebrates 150th Year
Mt. Auburn celebrated its 150th Birthday with a city-wide celebration on Saturday. Kicking off the party was a parade that began at 10. The day was packed with events through the day and into the even...