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Vinton Kiwanis bring Santa and Christmas to Area Children
The magic of Christmas made a special stop in Vinton on Tuesday when the Vinton Kiwanis Club welcomed a very important visitor to Pizza Ranch — Santa Claus himself.Thanks to the Kiwanis’ well-know... Skijoring - a Winter Sport to Enjoy with Equines or Canines
By Cecilia Dirks, Office CoordinatorWith winter setting in and predictions for more snow (maybe)
this year, I have been looking for different winter activities to
get me outside enjoying the outdoor... Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Roblox for Endangering Iowa Children
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has sued the online gaming company Roblox for failing to take necessary steps to protect Iowa kids from sexual exploitation, facilitating distribution... Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas with a Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt and State Treasurer Roby Smith are making the cost of ‘true love’ from the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” less daunting, by reminding Iowans they may have unclaimed pr...
In honor and remembrance of Iowa National Guard soldiers, flags at half staff
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff effectively immediately until sunset on the final day of interment in honor and remembrance of Sgt. William Nathaniel ...
Santa Arrives at the Vinton Skate Center to hear the Christmas Wish Lists
Breakfast with Santa was enjoyed by several area children this year. From teeny tiny babies to the children old enough to roll their eyes at mom and say, "Really?" Of course, there were several childr... 7th Annual Deck the House Contest runs through this Weekend
Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be conducting their Deck The House contest through Sunday evening. Take the kids on a tour of the entries and see which ones you think should be the winners! ... Santa Assists with the Salvation Army
Santa stopped by on Tuesday to ring the bell at Fareway. He's a great supporter of the Salvation Army's effort to raise money during the Christmas season! He greeted shoppers, young and old with his j... VS FFA Chapter Recognized in the top 1.5% of the nation's 9,407 chapters
Vinton-Shellsburg's FFA group has been very active in the community and in their organization. Representatives of the group spoke to the Vinton Kiwanis Club at their noon meeting in November. Present ... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Hosts Annual Pork BBQ and Degree Ceremony
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKenna On Wednesday, November 13th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its annual Pork BBQ and Degree Ceremony in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium. The evening ...