NCCC-FEMA Corps Team Hickory 1 Spends Service Round in Detroit

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 23, 2014 5:24 pm

By: Krystal Beres Hickory 1 is a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team, currently located in Detroit, Michigan to aid with the August flooding.

AmeriCorps NCCC-FEMA Corps Class 21 Team Leader Spotlight: Mike Daniel

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 23, 2014 5:24 pm

By: Sarah Williams Mike Daniel, from Rockwell, North Carolina is the team leader for Hickory 1in AmeriCorps NCCC- FEMA Corps Class 21. He arrived in Vinton on July 9 to start his 11-month service working with a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Andrew Johnson

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 22, 2014 9:14 pm

By: Sarah Williams Andrew Johnson, from Richmond, Virginia is a corps member for Maple 3 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11 to start his 10-month service working with a team of people between the ages of 18 and 24.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Scott Bremer

SARAH WILLIAMS, NCCC
October 21, 2014 7:44 pm

Scott Bremer, from Atlanta, Georgia is serving on team Oak 7 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton Februray11 to start his 10-month service term.

Coover, Harthoorn receive ISU College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

VINTON TODAY
October 21, 2014 7:36 pm

  Iowa State University Students Receive College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Scholarships  AMES, Iowa (October 21, 2014) - The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University recognized its scholarship recipients for the 2014-15 academic year.

Area freshmen earn Central Presidential Scholarships

VINTON TODAY
October 21, 2014 7:09 pm

Area students earn presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement. Caitlyn Conway of Blairstown is a recent graduate from Benton H S and is now a freshman at Central College.

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

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
October 20, 2014 9:36 am

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 Scout of the Year.

North Eden Willing Workers name new officers

VINTON TODAY
October 19, 2014 11:41 pm

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.

VS FFA members earn 1st in Dairy, Horse Judging

JESSICA ALDERSON AND KATIE ISBELL
October 17, 2014 10:26 am

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 Kalina, and Logan Grabin.

Caitlyn Martin honored at U of Iowa Belin-Blank Center

VINTON TODAY
October 15, 2014 11:29 pm

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 at The University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center's Recognition Ceremony.