1st Graders to Wrap up the Spring Concerts at Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 24, 2019 9:21 pm

There will be singing and lots of music-making at Tilford.Whether you have a student or grandchild in school, you won't be disappointed when you attend a concert.

Nominations open for Iowa Character Awards

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2019 5:42 pm

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.

Area Food Pantry seeking Paper Products for the Month of May

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2019 5:01 pm

On the 3rd Saturday of every month,  group of volunteers gather at Wesley United Methodist Church (the church by the Library) and work to provide food and household goods to over 55 people every month.

April 27, Drug take back day...along with every other day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 15, 2019 12:26 pm

The Drug Enforcement Agency would like to remind you that April 27th is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.The day addresses a public safety and public health issue.

The Easter Bunny Visits the Lutheran Home

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 14, 2019 11:23 pm

On Saturday, the Easter bunny stopped in to visit the residents and grandchildren of the residents of the Vinton Lutheran Home.After a short re-telling of the true meaning of Easter, the children began to search for Easter eggs, throughout the home as well as outdoors.

V-S 2018-19 Fall & Winter Activities Recognized for Academic Achievements

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 11, 2019 2:55 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is pleased to announce that several 2018-19 Fall and Winter activities have been recognized for their academic achievements.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #35 to take off next week

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
April 9, 2019 9:18 am

On Tuesday, April 16, 2018, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch EIHF Flight #35. Since we began operations in 2009, to date, we have transported 2,956 Veterans, plus their guardians to Washington, DC to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

Better Together seeks community support via Fundraising Golf Outing

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 8, 2019 8:13 am

The Iowa Humane Alliance, The Shellsburg Lions Club, and Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc. are partnering to host a Four Person Best Shot Golf Tournament at Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg, on Sunday, May 19.

Q & A Rooting out Robocalls

VINTON TODAY
April 6, 2019 11:15 am

Q: What is the TRACED Act?With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley A: The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act would update federal telemarketing laws to widen the enforcement net for unsolicited phone calls.

Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 5, 2019 8:24 am

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