Megan Connerly earns Doctor of Philosophy in Education degree

VINTON TODAY
December 12, 2013 9:52 pm

The names of nearly 1,350 candidates for degree from the University of Kansas this fall - representing 52 Kansas counties, 36 other states and the District of Columbia, and 34 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar.

2014 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Application is Available Online

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
December 10, 2013 11:38 am

State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the application for the 2014 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at rdblue.org.

FEMA Corps Pine 6 team reaches out, helps animal shelter

AMERICORPS NCCC
December 6, 2013 9:26 am

By: Cameron McMahon FEMA Corps team Pine 6 recently helped out at Wayside Waifs, a non-kill animal shelter located in Kansas City, Missouri. The team helped by walking dogs, cleaning living areas, and socializing with both cats and dogs.

Vinton Garden Club December news

FRAN STUECK
December 6, 2013 7:36 am

            The Vinton Garden Club member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.,  Central Region and District II held their monthly meeting  December 2, 2013 at  Vinton Family Restaurant for lunch with Susie Hansen as hostess.

Benton Scholarship Foundation sets annual fundraising goal

CHRISTY HURLEY
December 3, 2013 9:16 pm

The Benton Scholarship Foundation (BSF) has set a campaign goal of $55,000 for the 2013-2014. This follows another successful year of fundraising that included several new permanent scholarships being created.

VS FFA members receive Greenhand, Chapter Degrees at annual BBQ

EMILY CASHMAN, CO-REPORTER, VS FFA
December 3, 2013 9:11 am

  On Thursday November 14, 2013 the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its annual Pork BBQ night. This night is a night for members, family, and friends to come and see what our chapter has been doing this school year, as well as see the members receive their Greenhand and Chapter degrees.

VS alum Claire Andreesen describes freshmen year in ISU Marching Band

VINTON TODAY
November 29, 2013 8:54 pm

Editor's Note: Claire Andreesen, a 2013 VSHS graduate, recently completed her first year in the Iowa State University Marching Band, which is officially known as ISUCFVMB (Iowa State University Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band).

Ministry follows career as cop for Rev. Gaston of Harvest Christian Fellowship

VINTON TODAY
November 27, 2013 1:02 pm

For the new pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship, the ministry is a second career. Bob Gaston retired from the Waverly Police Department as assistant chief in 2003.

Dell & Mona Hanson to celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

VINTON TODAY
November 27, 2013 10:48 am

Please join us in celebrating Dell & Mona Hanson's 60th  Anniversary. There will be an Open House, Sunday, December 1st  2-4 pm at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church located at 1206 C Avenue Vinton.

Great turnout for first FOTSI photo session with Santa; next one set for Dec. 7

FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER, INC.
November 26, 2013 4:54 am

We would like to thank everyone that came out to our Santa Paws event on Sunday to get their pictures taken with Santa! We always enjoying seeing our supporters and meeting new, friendly faces.