Many diggers put themselves at risk by not calling 811

ALLIANT ENERGY
April 6, 2015 2:25 pm

Before you do any digging this year, remember to call 811 at least three days before turning dirt. Just last year, more than 319,000 of our customers, contractors and city workers called 811 to locate buried lines.

Mount Mercy University recognizes February 2015 graduates

VINTON TODAY
April 1, 2015 11:33 am

The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in February 2015. A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Cashman, Sweet prepare for Kirkwood floral show

VINTON TODAY
March 30, 2015 10:37 am

Two Vinton women are preparing for the Kirkwood 2nd semester Horticulture/Floral Careers design show. Emily Cashman and Sue Sweet will be making arrangements for the public to view, along with several othe class members The event takes place from 6-8 p.

$100+2: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Celebrates by giving to Shellsburg library

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH
March 30, 2015 4:16 am

On March 29, 2015, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presented a gift of $102 to the Shellsburg Public Library. The Shellsburg Library opened its doors on September 19, 1970.

Shellsburg writer earns 2nd in Statewide VFW essay contest

VINTON TODAY
March 27, 2015 8:57 pm

Shellsburg 4th-grader Clayton Johnson received a special gift on Friday, in honor of his 2nd place in the Iowa VFW essay class.  A student in Mrs.

Foul weather friends: The story of Doris Becker's 'Blizzard of '73' reunions

VINTON TODAY
March 26, 2015 7:27 am

Today, when the family and friends of the late Doris Becker gather for her funeral, I hope someone remembers this story – the story that introduced me to Doris shortly after I arrived in Vinton in the spring of 2003.

Pine Wood Derby: Scouts receive trophies for fastest, most creative racers

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2015 12:26 am

Pack 47 Cub Scouts held their annual Pine Wood Derby on Saturday. Winners were: Keyan Cook, Tigers; Miles Neblung, Wolf; Travis Bender, Bear; and Ian Vrba, Webelo 1.

V-S FFA receives Superior Chapter Award at District Convention

JESSICA ALDERSON
March 18, 2015 11:26 pm

On March 14th, 2015, fourteen Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter members attended District Convention at the Benton Community High School.   While at Districts, the chapter was recognized with a Superior National Chapter Award along with 3 Academic Achievement Awards for senior members that have over a 3.

Bistline's to celebrate 61st Anniversary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 15, 2015 2:37 pm

Don and Virginia Bistline, of rural Brandon, will be celebrating their 61st Anniversary on March 21st. The family is asking that family and friends please consider sending them a card with your well wishes to help them celebrate! Please address the cards to: Mr.

Statons celebrate 50th Anniversary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 13, 2015 10:18 am

Norval and Helen (McNeal) Staton were united in Holy Matrimony on March 27, 1965 at the Assemlby of God church in Vinton. Their friends and family would like to honor them with a Golden 50th Anniversary Card shower.