Et Cetera
Aaron Koppen named to President's List at LETU in Longview, Texas
Aaron Koppen of Shellsburg, Iowa was named to the President's List and recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments for the Fall 2010 semester.
LeTourneau University Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Robert W. Hudson said being named to the President's List is a significant academic achievement and honor.
Donations for Lester and Donna Geiger
As many of you read, Lester and Donna Geiger of Rural Brandon, lost their home and all their belongings in a house fire on Wednesday.
If you would like to help this couple out, we will be passing on donations to them.
Just address your envelope to:
Vinton Today "Geiger's"
P.O. Box 7
Vinton, IA 52349
Send wh
Stories from the past
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could. They regularly made use of everything.
One common practice was to make underwear out of old cotton flour sacks or feed sacks. Of course the brand logos remained on the newly created undergarments. There were many widely circulated jokes during the era about this practice.
Life during the Great Depression
Just a short story that might give you a chuckle:
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could.
They regularly made use of everything. One common practice was to make underwear out of old cotton flour sacks or feed sacks. Of course the brand logos remained on the newly created undergarments.
Another great-granddaughter for Roxy Roster of Vinton
Cassandra Marie Daringer, 8 lbs.., 3 oz., was born Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:40 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois.
She joins her parents, Neal and Nichole Daringer, along with siblings, David, Cody, and Abigail.
Cassandra is the granddaughter of Renea Roster of Waterloo, Iowa and the great-granddaughter of Roxy Roster of Vinton, Iowa.
Shhh! Garth Beatty Surprise Party
Please join us for a SURPRISE 70th birthday party for Garth Beatty.
It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 in the Fellowship Hall of the Vinton Presbyterian Church.
Meeting Santa at Farmers Bank
Santa Claus was in Vinton again on Friday, hearing from children at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vinton, during their annual holiday open house. Christmas activities continue throughout the area; see the Events page of Vinton Today for more information,.
ACT I cast of '13' shared many fun times while preparing for show this summer.
Here are a few pictures of the cast of Act I's show "13" as the cast and director Steve Arnold worked and played together every day for months while preparing the show. These photos were sent in by Katie Hancock, thanks!
105th birthday for Cleo Burgess held at Legion Hall
Cleo (Culver) Burgess has lived in this area all her life. Her father E E Culver had a store in Urbana in 1900. Her grandson Danny Burgess and his wife and children threw her a birthday party on Nov 21 at the Legion Hall in Vinton. She is now 105 years old.
Until three years ago, Cleo lived at home alone and took care of herself, with frequent visits from her family. Locks of Love: Hendryx donates hair in memory of her brother
For for years, Bobbie Hendryx watched as her brother Steve "Bud" Witt battled vasculitis. As she saw him bravely face his illness and death, she decided she wanted to do something to help others.
Last weekend, she did something that for most women is a routine errand, but for her was significant: She went to the beauty shop.