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IMCA helped family in tonight's 'Extreme Makeover' show
WEST UNION – IMCA and several of its corporate partners pitched in to help a family featured on tonight's episode of ABC-TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Audrey Gibbs and her six children live at rural West Union. Her sons are dirt track racing fans and a portion of the building project was devoted to their favorite sport.
Red Cross Blood Drive set for Jan. 17; first-time donors offered gift bag
The next Vinton Community Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, January 17, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center, 1703 C Ave. For an appointment contact Kristie at 472-4292 or davcdavis@q.com. Walkins are welcome. First time donors will receive a gift bag with Palace bucks and other items.
4 students chosen to participate in the 2012 Iowa State University Honor Band
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Band Department is proud to announce that four students have been selected to participate in the 2012 Iowa State University Honor Band.
Students selected are Claire Andreesen (Alto Saxophone), Nick Gardner (Tenor Saxophone), Lexi Hicok (Oboe), and Ashley McKenna (Clarinet).
The Gold Band will be under the direction of Lt. Rose Huber leaving Friday for 11-country mission trip; fund-raising continues
Vinton resident Rose Huber is packing this week for her 11-month, 11-country mission trip. She leaves Friday.
Huber, the daughter of Jim and Connie Huber of rural Vinton, will visit Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ukraine, Romania, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia, remaining one month in each nation.
Santorum wins among Benton County GOP voters
Former Pennsylvania Governor Rick Santorum, who visited Vinton in October, was the winner in Benton County among Republican caucus voters Tuesday night. He also is leading statewide, as votes continue coming in.
According to the Iowa GOP website, Santorum received 290 votes, or 28 percent, in Benton County. FOUND PUPPY IN GARRISON AREA
If you are the owner of this puppy, please call the Vinton/Benton Co. Animal Shelter at 319-472-4623or email dfriendsoftheshelter@yahoo.com to find out how to reclaim. Caucuses take place tonight; county locations listed
January 3rd is the date, mark it on your calendar!
Caucus locations are listed below...
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Click to view Iowa Republican Party Caucus Locations
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Iowa Democratic Party Caucus
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 6:30pm
You must be in-line or signed-in by 7:00pm to participate
Benton Democrats will meet at the following location(s):
1) Belle Plaine 1, 2, 3 Longfellow Elementary School 707 7th St.
Names in the news 2012: Air traffic controller Cornell wins Safety Award
Dave Cornell's colleagues in the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have called him a hero and a life-saver, and given him national recognition. He's been on every television station and major newspaper in Eastern Iowa in the past few weeks.
Yet Cornell, who was also the first Vinton-Shellsburg head girls soccer coach and continued to serve as an assistant coach this year, hopes the stories about him are about over.
Found Dog
If you are the owner of this dog, please call the animal shelter at 319-472-4623 or email
dfriendsoftheshelter@yahoo.com to find out how to reclaim.
Thank you! Remembering 2011: In memory of Craig Hackbarth, the boss more like a father
Editor's Note: Vinton Today published this article after the death of long-time Fareway manager Craig Hackbart.
Three of my children worked for Craig Hackbarth.
I remember writing a story about Craig's retirement in the summer of 2009, and reading some of the notes from some of my children's colleagues at Fareway.