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Sarah Vandewalle participated in Iowa State University's Science with Practice program.
Sarah Vandewalle (Brandon), majoring in animal science at Iowa State University, was a participant in Science with Practice this fall.Science with Practiceis a learning and work experience program in ...
(Holiday) Spirit Week! VSHS begins Christmas celebration Monday
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Student Senate, which organizes Homecoming activities and other events through the year, is beginning what some hope to make an annual tradition at VSHS: Holiday Spir... Another gold coin for the red kettle; donation is worth $1,350
Most people who stop by the Salvation Army Red Kettle at local stores, including Fareway, leave a few coins or maybe some dollar bills. Those little donations from countless people add up to more than... A unique snowman and holiday decoration humor
Here are a couple more unique holiday displays in Vinton.
John's Tires includes its large tire snowman, and at least two area homes have added the humorous inflated display of an outhouse for Santa.
... Marzen Food drive continues through December
Licensed Massage Therapist Stacie Marzen is continuing the food drive at her office located at 215 N K Ave. until the end of this month.
"The turn out has been great," says Marzen. Clien...
Sanders light tradition to end after Christmas 2017
"To everything there is a season," said Bonnie Sanders, in a message to friends about the difficult decision she and her husband made to stop setting up their large annual light display after this hol... Kristen Lowe elected secretary of Iowa State CALS Student Council
Kristen Lowe, majoring in Agriculture and Society at Iowa State University, was elected to serve as secretary of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Student Council in 2018 by other st...
VS Class of 1996 seeks to create permanent Monica Huelman Zaruba Memorial
The Vinton-Shellsburg Class of 1996 is organizing a Memorial Fund in Memory of their classmate, Monica Huelman Zaruba. The Memorial Fund has been established at Farmers Savings Bank Vinton, Iowa.
T... Queen of Saints Christmas schedule
Queen of Saints Cluster
2017Christmas Schedule
December 24th
4:00 pm at St.Paul,Newhall
6:30 pm at St.John, Blairstown
9:00 pm at St.Michael,Norway
December 25th
9:00...
Mossman's Print No. 1 of Vinton Depot attracting big bids
The Benton County Historical Society is selling prints of a watercolor depicting the local depot that painted by Vinton native Hugh Mossman. He has kindly allowed the Benton County Historical Soci...