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4th Street Diner News/September menu & schedule
The 4th Street Diner meal on Sunday, August 31st will be Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Mixed Green Salad, Blushing Pears, Cake, WW Bread, Milk.
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Did you know this about the American Legion: American Legion of Iowa Foundation
The American Legion of Iowa Foundation was organized, in 1978, as a mechanism for the Legion to provide financial assistance to promote Americanism, youth programs, veterans rehabilitation and com...
NCCC Team Maple 2 Responds to South Dakota Disasters
By: Colton Carter
In July, a flood occurred In Lincoln and Union Counties in South Dakota that filled basements and swept away crops. Over 1,100 homes were flooded. NCCC team Maple 2 assisted ... AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Chris Hyde
Chris Hyde, from Canton, Connecticut is a corps member for Maple 2 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start his 10-month service working with a team of people betw... Maple 4 perseveres bugs, bad weather to serve area conservation boards
By Jesse Crouch
Wind, wind, and more wind greeted Maple 4 of NCCC at the beginning of their third round project. The storm on June 30 brought damaging winds forcing the team off the road on or... GoVS mug sales at John\'s to raise funds for scholarships
GoVS (Generating Opportunities for Viking Scholars) is selling refillable mugs, which can be used at John’s Qwik Stop in Vinton. The $20 purchase price of the mug will give mug holders ... Vinton Garden Club tours Quasqueton business
The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II, and Central Region met 9:30 am, May 28, 2014 at "In The Country Garden and Gifts" in Quasqueton with Fran Stuec...
Did you know this about the American Legion: Service Officers
Part of the American Legion's Vision is to respond to the quality of life needs of all veterans and their families. The backbone of this effort is our Service Officers. They can explain what se...
Wildcat event raises $4600 for Honor Flight
On Saturday, August 16, 2014, the Hawkeye Labor Council sponsored their second annual Golf Outing at the Wildcat Golf Course in Shellsburg. It was great weather and a fun event held for a go...
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Chanel Gist
By: Sarah Williams
Chanel Gist, from Willingboro, New Jersey is serving on team Maple 2 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. She arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start her 10-month service term. Ma...