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65th anniversary celebration for Bill and Judy Travis

Bill and Judy Travis were married in Dallas Center, Iowa at the Methodist Church on April 12, 1952. They were blessed with 3 children - Pam (Rick) Primmer, Tom - deceased (Connie) Travis and Susan Tra...

Megan Bridgewater named to national 'Who's Who' list

Megan Bridgewater of Van Horne was named to the national "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" list. Since 1934, "Who's Who Among Students" has recognized college student...

'Steampunked:' Science, science fiction and even art meet at FIRST Robotics Competition

This fictional flying machine illustrates the blend of science, science fiction and art that inspires this year's FRC event.   This fictional flying machine illustrates the blend of science, science fiction and art that inspires this year's FRC event. Today, while writing about a unique event and a uniquely succ...

PEO Chapter MZ to meet

PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 10, at 1:30, at the home of Bonnie Rolena assisted by Karen Schlue. The program will be presented by Frieda Davis.Please meet at 1:00 to carpool....

AmeriCorps NCCC Maple 7 Secures Vacant Homes in Youngstown, Ohio

By Jack Shock, AmeriCorps NCCC Member Oluwatosin preparing boards to be hung on homes Maple 7 arrived in Youngstown, Ohio after two days on the road. The city greeted the team with a horizon of...

The Nature of Things - Newsletter

Benton County ConservationpresentsThe Nature of Things -Newsletter The Nature of Things is our new newsletter that will keep you in touch with what is going on in Benton County Conservation. There ar...

AmeriCorps NCCC Team Maple 3 Helps Pretty Lake Camp Prepare for the Season

By: Remington North, AmeriCorps NCCC Member On March 14, AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 3 arrived in Mattawan, Michigan after a six hour journey. The team has been serving with Pretty Lake Camp, a summer...

Vinton Mayor Watson joins NCCC in Service Recognition Day

On April 4, Mayor John Watson joins more than 2,000 county officials and mayors across the country in a nationwide bi-partisan initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local ...

Iowa's Miss Congeniality: VSHS Homecoming Queen Hannah Haisman earns two honors

Hannah Haisman, the reigning Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Queen, earned two more honors at the Iowa Homecoming Queen Pageant on Sunday, where the other candidates elected her as Miss Congeniality and ...

North Eden Willing Workers Minutes for January and March

January Minutes The meeting of the North Eden Willing Workers was held January 8, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton, Iowa. The meeting started at 5:00 pm and ended at 5:15. 22 ...