Redlingers continue Emma's Camp Wapsie tradition; candy bar sales today

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2016 8:42 am

Visiting Camp Waspsie was among Emma Redlinger’s favorite summer activities, and she was even featured in a photo in a flier for the camp. After her death last year, the Camp Wapsie leaders set up a memorial bench in her honor.

The Braille School Corner – Article 2

NANCY BECKMAN
February 12, 2016 11:58 am

These articles are from the May 1942 edition of the “School Journal” and share the first references to their life since the beginning of World War II.

VS families asked for input on school calendar options

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 12, 2016 9:28 am

Thank you for your time in answering questions to help us build our draft calendars. We do read all the comments and try to make the best decisions possible to meet student, staff, and community needs throughout the year.

William Jewell College announces December graduates

VINTON TODAY
February 9, 2016 2:22 pm

  Mitchell Jacobi, recently graduated from William Jewell College as part of the December 2015 class. Mitchell, from Belle Plaine, graduated with a business administration degree at the college located in Liberty, Mo.

Rachel Gordon of Shellsburg named to Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
February 8, 2016 8:45 pm

Rachel Danielle Gordon of Shellsburg has been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year.

Voyagers spring show includes dance, humor and tearful tributes

VINTON TODAY
February 7, 2016 8:57 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Voyagers brought dance lovers together on Saturday, inviting younger dancers, alumni Voyager members and even a few high school guys to join them in performing.

Hope Kriegel Named to Buena Vista University Graduate & Dean's List for 2015

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2016 12:36 pm

Hope Kriegel, from Belle Plaine, was named to Buena Vista University's Graduate & Professional Studies Dean's List for terms one and two.

Jamie Rich Named to Buena Vista University Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2016 9:48 am

Jamie Rich from Belle Plaine was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester at Buena Vista University. Students named to the Dean's List must have a minimum grade point average of 3.

The Braille School Corner – Article 1

NANCY BECKMAN
February 5, 2016 9:48 am

It seemed fitting for the first article in this series from the annals of the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School’s student newspapers, to have something published in one of the earlier editions from the 1930s.

Addie Bjornsen named to Carver-Stockton Honor Roll

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2016 9:39 am

Addie Bjornsen, JR Elementary Educ & Early Childhood major from Urbana, IA, was named to the Culver-Stockton College Honor Roll for work done during the fall 2015 semester.