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VINTON TODAY - August 21st, 2013 10:55 am
The 5-year-olds from the communities of the Vinton-Shellburg school district put on their back packs and walked or rode to school for the first time on Wednesday, beginning their 13-year tenure as students.
The morning began with introductions and administrative details, like determining which students bring their own lunch and which will have a meal prepared by the school kitchen staff.
VINTON TODAY - August 20th, 2013 10:48 pm
Patrick Mackie and Rob Miller are both from the same area of Philadelphia, but they didn't meet until Tuesday, in Vinton. They discussed neighborhoods they were both familiar with, and the best places their for teens to find jobs, as they tried on overalls.
The two were among nearly 200 arrivals Tuesday at the Iowa Braille School, where the AmeriCorps NCCC has been based since 2008.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - August 20th, 2013 2:43 pm
Virginia Gay Hospitals and Clinics are pleased to announce the addition of two new healthcare providers to our community.
Tim Mangold, a recent graduate of the University of Iowa Physician Assistant Studies Program, earned his PA-C credentials and recently joined the Vinton Family Medical Clinic. Originally from south eastern Montana, Tim came to Iowa after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training and working in the profession for several years.
VINTON TODAY - August 20th, 2013 11:01 am
The 'Train Wreck' tribute in fireworks will return to Boomtown this Saturday evening at the Benton County Fairgrounds grandstand.
The fiery display is a tribute to "Head-On" Joe Connolly, who in his lifetime wrecked 146 trains for audiences of tens of thousands at the Iowa State Fair and other events in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
EMILY CASHMAN, CO-REPORTER, VS FFA - August 19th, 2013 3:39 pm
On May 13, 2013, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA acquired a new addition to the chapter. With our chapter continuously growing and being as incredibly busy as we are, an assistant, Ms. Sarah Kirschbaum, was hired. She has been a major help in getting things done, working with students, and helping Mrs. Fleming.
Ms. Kirschbaum grew up in Glen Haven, Wis.
VINTON TODAY - August 19th, 2013 11:44 am
Students in grades 1-2 at Vinton-Shellsburg schools began the 2013-14 school year today. Kindergarten and Little Vikes Preschool students come to class for the first time on Wednesday.
Students received introductions to their new teachers and classrooms. Elementary and Middle School students met in assemblies to discuss the best ways to have a successful year.
ROSEMARY SCHWARTZ - August 16th, 2013 5:42 pm
The Benton County Democratic Party reconvened its 2012 convention on Monday, August 13 for the purpose of selecting a candidate to represent the party for the November 5th special supervisor election to fulfill the one year remaining of former Supervisor Jason Sander’s term. Mr. Sanders resigned his seat to pursue other interests out of state.
VINTON PARKS & RECREATION - August 16th, 2013 11:53 am
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department held its annual Salsa Contest at the Vinton Farmers Market on Thursday, August 15th. This year’s winners were Dawn Richards & Dave Bierschenk. Dawn won the Mild Salsa Category and Dave won the category that included Hot, Spicy, Fruity and other varieties. After the salsas were judge all of the market goers had their chance to sample and find their favorite.
VINTON TODAY - August 16th, 2013 11:39 am
The Triple Threat team consisting of John Sellman of Alburnett, Chad Meyer of Cedar Rapids and Scott Bahmann of Vinton won the team category at the 50th annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest at the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday.
The team advanced to the State Fair after winning at the Benton County Fair Cook-Off.
VINTON TODAY - August 16th, 2013 10:17 am
I often evaluate events by how much fun (and how much of a challenge) they are to photograph.
Boomtown, which as you know comes back to Vinton next weekend, is by those standards, one of my favorite events. Taking fireworks photos is both challenging and fun, although sometimes I think I should just put down the camera and enjoy the show.