GoVS mug sales at John's to raise funds for scholarships

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 20, 2014 10:27 am

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 unlimited free refills of coffee or fountain pop at John’s Qwik Stop from August 21 to December 25.

Vinton Garden Club tours Quasqueton business

FRAN STUECK
August 18, 2014 11:03 am

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 Stueck as hostess.

Did you know this about the American Legion: Service Officers

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
August 18, 2014 11:03 am

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.

Wildcat event raises $4600 for Honor Flight

GEORGE RICKEY, EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
August 18, 2014 11:03 am

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 good cause.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Chanel Gist

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 15, 2014 11:50 am

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.

NCCC Maple 8 tackles trails at Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 15, 2014 11:47 am

By: Noel McQueen Maple 8 is serving with the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy in Michigan until August 26. When they first arrived, the team received a warm welcome from the community and the staff of the conservancy.

Maple 4 perseveres, serves Conservation Boards

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 14, 2014 9:54 am

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 orientation day and altered the course of their first week’s service.

Did you know this about the American Legion: Prisoner of Wars/Missing in Action

BRAD ANDERSON, AMERICAN LEGION POST 57
August 11, 2014 6:18 pm

By Brad Anderson American Legion Post 57 It was just last month that the remains of Iowan Robert E Howard were buried with full military honors in Moulton, IA.

NCCC Team Helps Out at Camp Albrecht Acres

AMERICORPS NCCC
August 11, 2014 12:47 pm

By Andrew Johnson AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple 3 is serving at Camp Albrecht Acres, a camp for people with special needs in Sherrill, Iowa. The team is acting as camp counselors, assisting in executing the various camp programs as well as personal care for the camp attendees.

Judges Do a Double Take in Iowa State Fair Contest

VINTON TODAY
August 11, 2014 12:38 pm

Fairgoers and judges saw lookalikes and copycats at the annual Twins, Triplets and More contest judged Thursday on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.