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Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday School class donates to shelter

From Friends of the Shelter, Inc. (FOTSI) It takes a community to make a difference and today Bethlehem Lutheran Sunday School did just that. With the help of Melanie Blais and Rachel Dickinson, th...

VSHS student Diveley to travel to Europe with Iowa Ambassadors of Music; fund-raising continues

Vinton-Shellsburg High School band member Alexzondria (Lexi)Diveley is planning on spending part of her summer touring Europe with her bassoon as part of this year's contingent of Iowa Ambassadors of ...

Elwicks celebrate 79th anniversary

With cake, family and even some time around the table with a puzzle, Keith and Janet Elwick celebrated their 79th anniversary on Sunday at Windsor Manor. Married in January of 1939, Keith and Janet...

Clarke Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List

The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the Fall 2017 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade-point average or a...

Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive, to be held Thursday, January 18

The Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, January 18, at the Vinton Skate Center from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. For an appointment, call Kristie at (319) 472-4292 or go online at redcross...

Center Point Student member of "Woman Wonder" production to Compete for Kennedy Center American College Theatre Honor & National Playwriting Award

Buena Vista University (BVU) Theatre's production of "Woman Wonder" has been selected to be performed at the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) 50 in Des Moines. BVU is...

VSMS Lego League teams to take on lead poisoning, water parasites at State competition

The H2OFros practiced their robotics and their team cheer Wednesday. The H2OFros practiced their robotics and their team cheer Wednesday. Members of the Aquatic Alliance of Pufferfish practice their presentation. Two Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Lego League ...

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Sage and Zach: Special Olympians inspiring teammates while competing with varsity swimmers

Sage Holmes swam in his first varsity meet Tuesday. Sage Holmes swam in his first varsity meet Tuesday. Coach Levis and dad Jeff give Sage Holmes some final pointers before his first varsity swim event. "Let's do this!" With those three word...

Remembering 'MO 45:' Monica's teammates, friends recall how she filled a room with her smile and put others first

City crews and volunteers add the second layer of Hesco barriers to a flood wall protecting VMEU buildings on Friday. Ken Huelman thanked everyone who has shown support to his family, shared memories or made donations to the Monica memorial. "You've made a tough time a little easier," he told the audience Tuesday. ...