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Krieg-Vredenburg Engagement

  Dale and Lisa Krieg of Edgewood, Iowa, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Emily Renee Krieg, to Christopher Ross Vredenburg of Edgewood, ...

Decorate Your Own Horse Statue for Display at the State Fair

The Iowa State Fair will celebrate our agricultural roots with a limited number of 3 ¼ foot tall painted concrete horses on display throughout the grounds during the 2015 Fair, August 13-23...

Many diggers put themselves at risk by not calling 811

Before you do any digging this year, remember to call 811 at least three days before turning dirt. Just last year, more than 319,000 of our customers, contractors and city workers called 811 ...

Mount Mercy University recognizes February 2015 graduates

The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in February 2015. A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ...

Cashman, Sweet prepare for Kirkwood floral show

Two Vinton women are preparing for the Kirkwood 2nd semester Horticulture/Floral Careers design show. Emily Cashman and Sue Sweet will be making arrangements for the public to view, along with s...

$100+2: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Celebrates by giving to Shellsburg library

On March 29, 2015, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presented a gift of $102 to the Shellsburg Public Library. The Shellsburg Library opened its doors on September 19, 1970.  It has occupied thr...

Shellsburg writer earns 2nd in Statewide VFW essay contest

Clayton Johnson received this gift from the local VFW in honor of his 2nd place essay. Shellsburg 4th-grader Clayton Johnson received a special gift on Friday, in honor of his 2nd place in the Iowa VFW essay class.  A student in Mrs. Walker's class, Johnson had his essay...

Foul weather friends: The story of Doris Becker\'s \'Blizzard of \'73\' reunions

Today, when the family and friends of the late Doris Becker gather for her funeral, I hope someone remembers this story – the story that introduced me to Doris shortly after I arrived in Vint...

Pine Wood Derby: Scouts receive trophies for fastest, most creative racers

Pack 47 Cub Scouts held their annual Pine Wood Derby on Saturday. Winners were: Keyan Cook, Tigers; Miles Neblung, Wolf; Travis Bender, Bear; and Ian Vrba, Webelo 1. Scouts were also honor...

V-S FFA receives Superior Chapter Award at District Convention

On March 14th, 2015, fourteen Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter members attended District Convention at the Benton Community High School.   While at Districts, the chapter was r...