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Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Investors to Ring in the New Year with Tax Savings
Contributions to College Savings Iowa accounts must be made by December 31, 2013
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has an important reminder about College Savings Iowa before the big ball drops on New Year's Eve. "Don't forget to make your final contributions to your College Savings Iowa account," Fitzgerald said. "You can wrap up the year by helping a child in your life with their future plans and take advantage of the tax benefits for yourself.
Megan Connerly earns Doctor of Philosophy in Education degree
The names of nearly 1,350 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall - representing 52 Kansas counties, 36 other states and the District of Columbia, and 34 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar.
Those candidates include Megan Connerly, of Walker. She received a Doctor of Philosophy in Education.
2014 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Application is Available Online
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the application for the 2014 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at rdblue.org. Any Iowa residents who plan to attend college in Iowa for the 2014-2015 school year are eligible to apply.
Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and written recommendations.
FEMA Corps Pine 6 team reaches out, helps animal shelter
By: Cameron McMahon
FEMA Corps team Pine 6 recently helped out at Wayside Waifs, a non-kill animal shelter located in Kansas City, Missouri. The team helped by walking dogs, cleaning living areas, and socializing with both cats and dogs.
Corps members served for the entire Veteran’s Day week, heading over to the shelter after their days of work at the FEMA region VII offices in the city. Vinton Garden Club December news
The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region and District II held their monthly meeting December 2, 2013 at Vinton Family Restaurant for lunch with Susie Hansen as hostess. After the meeting members went to Lutheran Home for the meeting and therapy with the residents.
Benton Scholarship Foundation sets annual fundraising goal
The Benton Scholarship Foundation (BSF) has set a campaign goal of $55,000 for the 2013-2014. This follows another successful year of fundraising that included several new permanent scholarships being created.
“Every year the number of permanent scholarships presented increases thanks to the generosity of the individuals and families who have close ties to the Benton Community School District,” said Cristina Hurley, BSF President.
VS FFA members receive Greenhand, Chapter Degrees at annual BBQ
On Thursday November 14, 2013 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its annual Pork BBQ night. This night is a night for members, family, and friends to come and see what our chapter has been doing this school year, as well as see the members receive their Greenhand and Chapter degrees.
Our night started out in the lunch room for the meal, and then proceeded to the auditorium. VS alum Claire Andreesen describes freshmen year in ISU Marching Band
Editor's Note: Claire Andreesen, a 2013 VSHS graduate, recently completed her first year in the Iowa State University Marching Band, which is officially known as ISUCFVMB (Iowa State University Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band). We asked Claire, the daughter of Larry and Jan Andreesen of rural Vinton, to share her thoughts, and she did. Ministry follows career as cop for Rev. Gaston of Harvest Christian Fellowship
For the new pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship, the ministry is a second career.
Bob Gaston retired from the Waverly Police Department as assistant chief in 2003. He had long been involved in the Salvation Army and as an assistant pastor. After finishing his law enforcement career he returned to school for his master’s degree. Dell & Mona Hanson to celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Please join us in celebrating Dell & Mona Hanson's 60th
Anniversary.
There will be an Open House, Sunday, December 1st 2-4 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church located at 1206 C Avenue Vinton.
Everyone welcome!