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VSHS NHS welcomes new members during annual Induction

The Vinton-Shellsburg National Honor Society chapter welcomed several new members during Monday's induction ceremony. Officers conducted the official NHS ceremony, highlighting the traits of ...

VSHS Band ends season with 3rd place trophy director calls it 'best performance

The Vinton-Shellsburg Marching Band Regiment wrapped up its 2018 season with its best performance of the year, says director Nick Waymire. The band came home from the Waukee Invitational with the...

Kiwanis Install New Officers

2018 Kiwanis Officers Installed The Kiwanis Club of Vinton, met on Tuesday at LaReyna where they had their weekly meeting. At this meeting they installed their new president Tom Husnik. Husnik was preceded by Past Presiden...

Help the Vinton Police Department Identify this Man

Please help identify: The Vinton Police Department received a complaint of a Caucasian male subject attempting to steal money from the community washing/drying machines at the Vinton Park Apartme...

TO DO: Vote Online in the Aftermath K-9 Contest to Assist our Vinton PD

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!  Aftermath K-9 grant.....Starts October 1 and closes October 16th. PLEASE SHARE! The Aftermath K9 Grant was founded to showcase, support, and reward the unique contrib...

High honors for 9 Union Vocalists; Claire Thoma chosen as one of two soloists

  Nine Union High School vocalists were selected to participate in the UNI Vocal Arts Festival on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 in Cedar Falls.  Students from around the state were brought togeth...

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to assist low income families meet the cost of home heating. Applications are accepted on a first come/first served basis at your ...

MEET ANOTHER VINTON: THE VILLAGE OF VINTON, TEXAS

The Franklin Mountains overlook Vinton, Texas and its new playground. The residents of Vinton plan to spend a few nights this summer watching movies at the park, not far from the brand new play...

RAEGAN’S RELIEF EFFORTS IN MARSHALLTOWN: STORM RECOVERY AND A NEW FRIENDSHIP

Raegan Junge visits her new friend, Lorelei, a Marshalltown child who suffers from sensory disorders. Raegan’s visit helped calm the girl after the tornado disrupted her family’s life and...

HEIDRIDE: LILLIBRIDGES ORGANIZING MOTORCYLE RIDE TO RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT MS

A year ago, on their anniversary, Heidi and Lance Lillibridge went for a motorcycle ride, and came back realizing that life was about to change. Something was wrong; when it was time to make tu...