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JAKES Day: Children learn basics from experienced outdoorsmen
Many area children learned about how to call a duck and other birds, had a close-up look at the...
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PopularDr. Oran R. “Doc” Corbett
VINTON – Dr. Oran Robert Corbett, known and loved as Doc, passed away at Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton on Thursday, March 23, 2017, following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28,...
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Latest2017 Anthony Scholarship awarded to Alyssa Bahr
Alyssa Bahr, Certified Nursing Assistant at Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab, was awarded the Dr. Tony Anthony Scholarship on Tuesday, August 15. Dottie Anderson, Don Eells and Robin Martin were all on hand for the presentation...
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LatestSeptember WOW Newsletter
By Rachel Wall Attached you will find your edition of the September WOW newsletter. This edition features: · Boxed Meals: A Healthier Alternative · Recipe for Ramen Noodle Skillet · Are you at Risk for...
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Remembering the 50s and 60s in Center Point: Depot Museum event set for Aug. 27
“Remembering the Fifties and Sixties,” will take place Aug. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Center Point Depot Museum. Included: All Iowa Mustang Club cars, “Elvis,” root beer floats and conversation about back in the day. This is...
Lighten your load with Backpack Awareness
by Elizabeth Bonorden, OTR/L | Virginia Gay Hospital Therapy Services It’s that time of year again. The school tours have been done, home rooms have been assigned, meet the teacher night is around the corner, and the school...
Lighten your load with Backpack Awareness
by Elizabeth Bonorden, OTR/L | Virginia Gay Hospital Therapy Services It’s that time of year again. The school tours have been done, home rooms have been assigned, meet the teacher night is around the corner, and the school...
Lighten your load with Backpack Awareness
by Elizabeth Bonorden, OTR/L | Virginia Gay Hospital Therapy Services It’s that time of year again. The school tours have been done, home rooms have been assigned, meet the teacher night is around the corner, and the school...
Obituaries
Janice Kay “Jan” Franks
VINTON – Janice Kay “Jan” Franks, 71, died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospital in...
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Scott Richard Covington
CROSSVILLE, TN Scott Richard Covington, 49, formerly of Vinton passed away in his home in...
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Lynn E. Pender
BLAIRSTOWN: Lynn E. Pender, 73, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at his home in Blairstown. ...
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James Boddicker
NEWHALL: James L. Boddicker, 76, passed away August 8, 2017 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf...
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Events & Activities
VS Fall Blowout set for Thursday, Aug. 17
The 2017 Fall Sports Blowout will be held on Thursday, August 17, at the High School Gym and the Karr Athletic Complex. Note the change to Thursday, instead of Friday. The schedule of events is as follows: HIGH SCHOOL GYM: 3:30...
Read MoreRemembering the 50s and 60s in Center Point: Depot Museum event set for Aug. 27
“Remembering the Fifties and Sixties,” will take place Aug. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Center Point Depot Museum. Included: All Iowa Mustang Club cars, “Elvis,” root beer floats and conversation about back in the day. This is...
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Freedom Rock dedication set for Sept. 9
The American Legion Riders of Shellsburg Chapter #166, are inviting the public to the Dedication...
Read MoreShoes for the Shelter Annual Fundraiser
Friends of the Shelter, Inc. is once again conducting a shoe collection drive now-October15 to raise funds to offset vet expenses for the animals in our care. FOTSI will earn funds based on the number of pairs collected...
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