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.

Thanksgiving Coloring Contest winners ride with Santa

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
November 22, 2013 3:06 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department recently held their annual Turkey Coloring Contest for children in 3rd grade and younger. The top three winners in each division were awarded prizes, presented with their laminated contest entry and also got to ride the fire truck with Santa in the downtown parade for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Have an emergency supply kit ready for disasters

PROJECT JOSEPH
November 21, 2013 7:04 am

An emergency supply kit simply is a bag with an array of items assembled to help one survive at least 72 hours when evacuating due to a disaster. 72 hours is the minimum time recommended because it may take an emergency relief organization that long to respond to a disaster.

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: RED RIBBON WEEK 2014 THEME CONTEST

STEPHANIE ROJAS
November 19, 2013 12:13 pm

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS: RED RIBBON WEEK 2014 THEME CONTEST CALL-FOR-ENTRIES BE PART OF HISTORY BY CREATING NEXT YEAR’S NATIONAL THEME -  Win $500 Worth of Red Ribbon Merchandise For Your School  - The National Family Partnership® (NFP)  announced its annual call-for-entries for the new theme of next year’s Red Ribbon Week®.

Free program provides teachers with pencils to use during assessment testing

STATE TREASURER, MICHAEL FITZGERALD
November 19, 2013 12:09 pm

Treasurer Fitzgerald Helps Teachers Prepare Students for Assessment Test Free program provides teachers with pencils to use during assessment testing State Treasurer Michael L.