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Garrison Fire Chief Steve Meyer retires; members elect Jake Isbell new Chief
After 37 years with the Garrison Fire Department and 33 years as chief, Steve Meyer is retiring....
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PopularTo the Editor: How tax cut will kill Social Security
To the Editor: “Starving The Beast” is a political strategy currently being happily employed by American conservatives to limit social security spending by cutting taxes. They do this in order to deprive the working...
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LatestGifts of Gratitude: Ken Stark Among many Honored for being V-S Difference Makers
The late teacher and coach Ken Stark, and several members of the community have been recognized by the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Foundation for their contributions to the education and well-being of students....
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LatestDella Darlene (Forrester) Rogers
BRANDON — Della Darlene (Forrester) Rogers, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. “Darlene” was born on November 17, 1935 in High Amana to Clarence Jack and...
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Fuessley among Indian Hills Community College Graduates
Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2018-19 Fall Term. This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree,...
Robert Schwab
Robert Schwab, 92 of Belle Plaine died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine. Funeral Arrangements are pending with Phillips Funeral Homes –...
Robert Schwab
Robert Schwab, 92 of Belle Plaine died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Belle Plaine Specialty Care in Belle Plaine. Funeral Arrangements are pending with Phillips Funeral Homes –...
Union & Decorah Defeat Vinton Shellsburg in Wrestling
While both Union and Decorah defeated Vinton Shellsburg, Luke Radeke and Scott Betterton both win their matches in Union and Decorah, while Mike Betterton joined them in winning in his match against Decorah. Results are listed...
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Della Darlene (Forrester) Rogers
BRANDON — Della Darlene (Forrester) Rogers, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. “Darlene” was born on November 17, 1935 in High Amana to Clarence Jack and...
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Maxine Arizona Vrba
Maxine A. Vrba, 18, of Vinton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at the University of Iowa...
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Robert ‘Bob’ Dean Lutz
VINTON – Robert Dean “Bob” Lutz, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on...
Read MoreLinda Branscomb
VINTON – Linda Louise Branscomb, 69, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton following a brief illness with liver cancer. Linda had a giving spirit and was an organ/tissue donor through the Iowa Lions...
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Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School & High School choirs to present the Holiday Choral Extravaganza
On Monday, December 17, the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School & High School choirs will be joining forces for a Holiday Choral Extravaganza. The concert will feature all choirs in the VSCSD performing many festive favorites....
Read More5th Annual Community Christmas Dinner offered at Presbyterian Church
One of the area’s latest holiday traditions is back for a fifth time! The Vinton Presbyterian Church will be holding its 5th-annual Community Christmas Dinner on Tuesday, December 25 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in the church’s...
Read MoreFarmers Bank Christmas Open House under way today
Santa will be at Farmers Savings Bank from 2-5 p.m. today as part of the bank’s annual Holiday Open House. In the “Spirit of Giving”, FSB will be giving away a total of $225 in VU bucks, and will also donate $2 to a church...
Read MoreHeart of Mary Cluster sets Christmas schedule
The Christmas Mass schedule for the Heart of Mary Cluster is as follows: Monday, Dec. 24th – 4:00 p.m. – St. Mary, Vinton Monday, Dec. 24th – 6:30 p.m. – St. Mary, Urbana Tuesday, Dec. 25th – 8:00...
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