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Did you know this about the American Legion: Adult Scouting Awards

The American Legion of Iowa recognizes outstanding adult leaders who dedicate their time and talents to Scouting programs with The American Legion of Iowa Adult Cub Scout of the Year and Adult Boy ...

North Eden Willing Workers name new officers

By Sarah Kreutner, Reporter Pro-Tem The North Eden Willing Workers 4-H Club met Sunday, October 5th at 4:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vinton. A get-to-know activity was held b...

VS FFA members earn 1st in Dairy, Horse Judging

On September 11th, five Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members attended the FFA District Dairy Judging CDE. The members that participated in this event were Brittani Kim, Emily Howe, Amanda Burkey, Lucas Ka...

Caitlyn Martin honored at U of Iowa Belin-Blank Center

Caitlyn Martin Vinton-Shellsburg High School student Caitlin Martin, the daughter of Dave and Cindy Martin, was among the 500 students from Iowa and throughout the nation who were recently invited to be honored a...

VFW Auxiliary helps with VSHS Operation Backpack project

The Vinton VFW Ladies Auxiliary supported Operation Backpack by having Riley Ries come to our meeting and presenting him with 60 new tooth brushes and 60 tubes of toothpaste. We also presented h...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Marquis Franklin

Marquis Franklin By: Sarah Williams Marquis Franklin, from Laurel Maryland, is serving on team Oak 5 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11, to start his 10-month service term. Oak 5 ...

NCCC Oak 5 team gives back through Habitat for Humanity

Oak 5 teammate cuts pieces of wood to use as studs in the home. Written by Ashley Burgess From September 24 to November 7, AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 5 will be doing some hands on tasks with Habitat for Humanity in Marquette County, Michigan. With their hand...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Amber Sproles

Amber Sproles, from Acton, Indiana is serving on team Cedar 3 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Cedar 3 is made up of eight peop...

Quaker-PepsiCo employees donate $85,000 to Honor Flight organization

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight today received a donation of $85,000.00 from the employees of the Quaker-PepsiCo Companies.  A group of employees who are veterans and known as the Valor Group h...

NCCC Maple 3 Cleans Up the Street of Flint

Maple 3 Team Leader Keanu Harris carries a broom away from the work site in Flint NCCC Maple 3 Cleans Up the Streets of Flint  By Andrew Johnson  AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 3 was serving with the city of Flint, MI until October 1. The...