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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
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
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
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
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...