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My owner is lost!
You did it for my friend Roadie yesterday, can you do it for me today??
I'm missing my family too! I go by Heffner (or sometimes Hefty Heffner) at the shelter and I'm a really sweet, calm guy. I was picked up by animal control near Van Horne....is there anyone out there that may know where I belong?
If so, please email VintonShelter@yahoo. VS School Board hears update from FFA, Elementary Data Team
The VS Schol Board met in regular session on Monday, May 13 prior to the vocal concert. Highlights from the meeting include:
· Three students from the FFA chapter and Ms. Fleming provided an update to the board concerning their work on the goals they had set for the 2012-13 year.
Supervisors order removal of pit bull, accept bid for courthouse basement work
A pit bull that bit a child on April 27 in northern Benton County is the subject of a removal order approved during Tuesday’s meeting of the Benton County supervisors.
County Attorney Dave Thompson represented the county at the hearing. He said the dog has already been removed from the county. The order will provide law enforcement the authority to seize the dog if the owner, Josh Penley, brings it back to the county.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church plans to celebrate '100 years in the Light of God'
Bethlehem Lutheran church will celebrate its centennial on Sunday June 9th 2013 with a worship service and a congregational meal. There will be an open house for the public on Monday June 10.
It was June 10th 1913 when 47 members signed the charter that established the Swedish Evangelical Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Originally Bethlehem worshiped at a church 6 miles south and 1 mile west of Vinton at a church that according to the Swedish Language minutes was purchased in 1914 from the “Methodist People. VS Choral Night end with tributes to departing teachers
Vinton-Shellsburg choir students honored their first music teacher and their current director at the end of the annual VS Choral Night Monday.
Elementary music teacher Connie Zenk is reiting at the end of the school year. Choir members presented her a bouquet of flowers and senior Nick Gardner thanked Mrs. Zenk for teaching them to love music and for teaching them well. VPRD Mother's Day Essay winners honored
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department once again held its annual essay contest for kids in grades 1-5. Essays were submitted and then judged by several volunteers from the community. Judges viewed each entry prior to seeing the names of the child. First place winners were presented with a rose for their mom from Nature’s Corner Flower Shop, and their award winning essay was laminated.
VS seniors receive more than $74,000 in scholarships
Vinton-Shellsburg High School held its 2013 Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 8, in the V-S HS Auditorium. Once again, many businesses, civic organizations and individuals of our school district were extremely generous in supporting our students in their pursuit of higher education. Over $74,000 of local money was awarded to 42 members of the Class of 2013!
In addition, numerous awards were presented honoring the academic, athletic and fine arts achievements of our students, as well as their dedication to community service.
Van Horne man stabbed, arrested for domestic abuse; investigation continues
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stabbing at a residence at 204 6th Street in Van Horne, around 9 a.m. Monday, May 13. The stabbing was reported as a result of a domestic assault involving a male and female at the residence.
Investigation indicates that David Lee Nue, 43, of Van Horne was assaulting the female occupant of the residence when her, age 19 intervened with a knife to stop the altercation.
After Hours: Total Balance welcomes VU members
During a rare Wednesday After Hours event last week, Julie Lessig and Alexa Schirm welcomed VU members to Total Balance. They discussed the fitness center of 4th Street and Julie demonstrated some of the equipment for the visitors.
Presidential Awards: Shellsburg students honored
Shellsburg Elementary held its annual Presidential Awards event last week.
Honorees included (in alphabetical order):
Excellence Awards
1. Luke Beyer
2. Coralee Bodeker
3. Jeremiah Brown
4. Elijah Cox
5. Alexander Dawson-Fink
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