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IBSSS Visioning Committee to review citizens' suggestions tonight
Since we last wrote about the Iowa Braille School, and the discussion among Vinton residents concerning if, how and when the city should assume ownership of the campus, a lot has happened behind the s...
CP Historical Society Guests Hear Benton County Bug Lady Story
More than 30 people heard a story worthy of a British Victorian novel at a Center Point Historical Society program April 27 at the Depot Museum.
Historical Society vice president Dennis Schlicht sh... 9 Area Students Awarded by Legion Chapters
The 52nd annual Benton County Scholarship Awards was held on April 25th.
6 area seniors received the American Legion Scholarship awards and 4 students received the American Legion Auxiliary awards.... GARRISON FIRE DEPARMENT RECIEVES $2,500 FROM MONSANTO"™S AMERICA"™S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
The Garrison Emergency Services Foundation has received a $2,500 donation on behalf of the Garrison Fire Department from Monsanto's America's Farmers Grow Communities program on Monday, Apri...
Gerber, Lamont lead Vikettes to duo victory on chilly CPU course
Freshman Vikette golfer Lillie Lamont tied teammate Brandi Gerber at 47 to lead VS to a win at CPU, in cold, windy conditions. Gerber was named the top medalist on the card-back; Lamont received t... FFA Week At Vinton-Shellsburg High School
By: Brittany Hansen, V-S Co-Reporter
On Tuesday March 14, 2017 through Friday March 17, 2017 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA held their local FFA week activities here at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School...
Vikings sweep on track: VS boys varsity, 8th and 7th grade teams capture team titles Tuesday
The VS Vikings high school track team poses with the S. Tama Invite winner's plaque.
Tuesday was a great day for VS Vikings track.
The varsity team captured the team title at the South Tama Inv... The correct answer, "What is Vinton Today?"
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After working on the project behind the scenes for a couple of years, the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will soon begin work on a public fund drive to raise money for a splash pad at Kiwanis ...
Union's F.U.N. team to compete in FIRST Robotics World Championship this weekend
What could arguing a case in court or spending hours in a law library possibly have to do with programming robots to toss balls into a box or climb onto a simulated steam-powered flying machine?
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