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.

VFW Auxiliary helps with VSHS Operation Backpack project

JEANETTE HENRY- UNIT 264 PRESIDENT
October 15, 2014 11:12 pm

The Vinton VFW Ladies Auxiliary supported Operation Backpack by having Riley Ries come to our meeting and presenting him with 60 new tooth brushes and 60 tubes of toothpaste.

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20 Corps Member Spotlight: Marquis Franklin

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 15, 2014 4:50 pm

By: Sarah Williams Marquis Franklin, from Laurel Maryland, is serving on team Oak 5 in AmeriCorps NCCC Class 20. He arrived in Vinton on February 11, to start his 10-month service term.

NCCC Oak 5 team gives back through Habitat for Humanity

AMERICORPS NCCC
October 8, 2014 7:49 pm

Written by Ashley Burgess From September 24 to November 7, AmeriCorps NCCC team Oak 5 will be doing some hands on tasks with Habitat for Humanity in Marquette County, Michigan.