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.

Caitlin Kruckenberg earns King Scholarship from Cornell College

VINTON TODAY
March 12, 2015 12:22 pm

Caitlin Kruckenberg of Garrison, Iowa (52229), was presented Cornell College's most prestigious scholarship, the King Scholarship, on Wednesday, March 11.

FEMA Corps Continues to Help New Jersey Recover from Sandy

AMERICORPS NCCC
March 6, 2015 10:13 am

By: Kelsey Nunn Spruce 1 was sent to Colts Neck, New Jersey to assist FEMA Region 2’s Closeout Processing Center (CPC) back in December 2014.

NCCC-FEMA Corps team reflects back on latest project

AMERICORPS NCCC
March 6, 2015 10:07 am

By: Christina Wilbert & Katherine Radam Hickory 3 has spent the last few months serving with FEMA in Arlington, Virginia. As they are wrapping up their project the team has begun to reflect on what they have accomplished.

VINTON GARDEN CLUB NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 2015

JOYCE BRATTEN
March 5, 2015 11:52 pm

  March 2, 2015    The Vinton Garden Club, member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., District II and Central Region met at 1:00 pm at the home of Sharen Stueck for the February 25, 2015 meeting, which was postponed to March 2 due to snowstorm.