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Virginia Gay Hospital employees celebrate with Halloween costumes, pumpkins
It looks like a gumball machine. It is, however, a pumpkin. Several pumpkins took on unique appearances for the annual Virginia Gay Hospital pumpkin decorating contest.
The pumpkin were on display on tables in the VGH Nursing and Rehab Center as the employees paraded through with their costumes. The residents then voted for their favorites.& Halloween at Tilford
Tilford Elementary students celebrated Halloween with costumes and parties in their classrooms, but first they visited the Vinton Lutheran Home, walking from the school to visit the residents there. Behavioral health: Area leaders discuss challenges, efforts to help families
Most of area youth are making “good healthy choices,” says Keiaffa Green.
But, says the director of the Benton County Above the Influence Coalition, “There are pockets of those who don’t.” Green is seeking to help empower all youth in the county to be able to make the right choices, regardless of their circumstances. VSHS choir member Jacob Bunge named to All-State Chorus for third time
For the third year in a row, the Iowa High School Music Association has chosen Vinton-Shellsburg High School choir member Jacob Bunge for the Iowa All-State Chorus.
Jacob will spend the weekend of Nov. 21-23 in Ames, rehearsing performing with the best high school singers from across the state.
See a complete program HERE. Applications now accepted for energy assistance funds
Alliant Energy is reminding customers that Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) agencies are now accepting applications for the upcoming heating season. The program provides dollars to moderate and low-income level households to help pay a portion of their winter heating bills.
“Customers can apply for help before they get behind on their utility bill so it gives them more confidence as the winter continues,” said Tim Heinrich, director of customer support services, Alliant Energy.
Two labs found near Van Horne
Two labs have been found in the Van Horne area. If you know where they belong please contact the Vinton/Benton Co. Animal Shelter at 319/472-4623 or emailvintonshelter@yahoo.com VSHS PE classes name archery champs
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School PE class members recently worked on their archery skills, and each class hour crowned an archery champion. This year's winners are Kyle Henkle, Caleb Svoboda, Sam Carrillo, Meranda Sanders and Jeremiah Janssen.
Paranormal specialists explain depot activity
The Benton County Historical Society hosted over 50 people at the Vinton Depot Saturday evening, October 26 for a presentation by Eastern Iowa Paranormal from an investigation the team performed at the site.
Before reviewing the audio and video from the Depot, each of the members of the group explained how they got involved with paranormal investigation and then explained the equipment they use to record paranormal activity. Rec Center annual closing Oct. 31-Nov 3; November activities listed
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be doing their annual shut down of the Recreation Center for maintenance October 31 – November 3. This will allow staff a chance to strip and wax floors and makes the needed repairs to the facility to get ready for the busy winter season at the center. The office will still be open for business from 8:00 a.
Halloween downtown: VPRD event brings many children, costumes
A handful of Ghostbusters (1984) and a pair of big beards from Duck Dynasty (2012) were among the pop culture costumes that children wore during the annual Vinton Parks and Recreation Halloween event.
Children began gathering at around 10 a.m. at the courthouse, where they played a variety of Halloween-themed games and decorated pumpkins while also enjoying cookies and hot chocolate.