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VSHS students receive academic awards
Vinton Shellsburg High School students who maintained at least a 3.5 GPA during the 2017-2018...
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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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LatestiVinton: Crews to be staking out installation routes beginning next week
Vinton Municipal Electric Utility (VMEU) General Manager, Tom Richtsmeier reports that the next step in establishing broadband internet service for the Vinton community is scheduled to begin next week. VMEU has engaged Farr...
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LatestVS vs. Nev-A-da: Vikings to travel 90 miles along Highway 30 as Homecoming opponent
Nevada, Iowa, residents are fond of saying that the pronounce the name of their town a speaker of its native language, Spanish, would say it: Nev-A-dah, instead of the typical way you hear the Nevada, the state, pronounced:...
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Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor to perform October 18 at CP Library
More than 30 people enjoyed a day of remembering the late Dr. Kenneth Andersen at the Historical Society Depot Museum Sunday, Sept. 16. The program was presented by his son Philip Andersen, Center Point dentist and Historical...
Durabala and Kithcart New Members of Central College Football Team
Drew Kithcart, of Atkins, is a linebacker, 5-10, 225, Sr., Benton HS, Awards/honors: Second varsity letter; Academic All-Iowa Conference (2016, 2017), 2017 stats: 12 tackles (5 solo) and is a member of the Central College...
CAROLYN (KAHLE) MECKLENBURG
Carolyn (Kahle) Mecklenburg, 71, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, following a sudden illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at St. John Catholic Church in Blairstown with Father Craig Steimel...
VSU swimmers improve on times, defeat Williamsburg in home pool
It was another great night for Vinton-Shellsburg/Union girls swimming, says coach Ashley Hesson....
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Marilyn Usher
A “Celebration of Life” Dessert Reception will be held on October 6th, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Garrison Public Library for Marilyn Usher. Family and friends are welcome to come share some...
Read MoreMelvin D. Noe
MT AUBURN: Melvin D. Noe, age 88, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness. Private family graveside services with Military Rites conducted by Iowa Military Funeral Honors will be held at...
Read MoreMELVIN CARY VAVRICEK
Melvin Cary Vavricek, 74, of Center Point, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center from complications from a motorcycle accident in July. Celebration of Life Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at...
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Teddy Roosevelt re-enactor to perform October 18 at CP Library
More than 30 people enjoyed a day of remembering the late Dr. Kenneth Andersen at the Historical Society Depot Museum Sunday, Sept. 16. The program was presented by his son Philip Andersen, Center Point dentist and Historical...
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Meetings continue process of collecting local history for Vinton’s 2019 150th celebration
Several local residents joined Vinton Unlimited Director Melissa Schwan and Sharon Happel of the...
Read MoreBenton County Historical Society to Host Salem Witch Trial Presentation
On October 6, a presentation entitled, “The Devil Has My Consent” will be held at the Ray House, hosted by the Benton County Historical Society. The presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run through 12:00 p.m. In...
Read MoreBe You Bravely to hold Conference
An event specifically for 8th-12th grade girls is a safe place to share who they are and to explore who God says they are. The event will be held Saturday, November 10, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and include special...
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