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VGH Angel Tree now ready to bless area residents this Christmas
It began with a gift, but it is so much more!Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency is pleased to host the annual “Angel Tree” for their clients. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of giving ... It's official, Santa has arrived!
Santa arrived in downtown Vinton last night via the Veteran's Holiday Parade. He rode in on one of the Vinton Fire Department's trucks to the joy of all of the children. Santa's youngest customer didn... Iowa Celebrates as Governor Declares Rural Health Day
Iowa HHS is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Since 2011, this annual observance — founded and co... VGH Awarded Grant to Enhance Campus Security from Yundt Foundation
Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation supporting the installation of three high-definition securi... Technology modernization program to streamline services for Iowans complete
Iowa taxpayers and businesses now have a fully-integrated, easy-to-use revenue system for tax, alcohol, and lottery operations. This modernized system allows them to file and pay taxes, obtain busines...
VS FFA Travel to Indianapolis for FFA National Convention & Expo
Group photo: Kassidi Brunssen, Will McKenna, Andrew Allsup, Levi Lutz, Jonah Meyer, Jameson Demuth, Zane Helter, Cole Birker, Braedon Hepker, Kirsten Pettit, Ciara Dods, Ali Lutz, Bri Dulin, Abby McK... Art Contest Entry Deadline is December 1st
The Big Read Community Art Contest is underway and entries are due by December 1, 2025! VGFA is inviting submissions of original artwork related to the themes in the book, Bewilderment, by R...
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Helps Bring Holiday Cheer to the Community
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKenna The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter recently teamed up with the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Alumni to prepare the community for the holiday season through their annual Lights an... Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans “Tis the Season” for Scams
Attorney General Brenna Bird is giving Iowans tips for a scam-free holiday season. As many Iowans are preparing for the holidays, scammers are working hard to take advantage of them. It’s...
Luke Truesdell found Guilty of Murder in all Four Cases
On Monday morning, following less than a full day of deliberation, the jury returned with a verdict in the trial of Luke Truesdell. Truesdell was charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Ama...