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IBSSS swimming, forensic teams compete at NCAB meet

The Forensics Team finished in second place.   The Iowa Braille swimming and forensics teams traveled to Faribault, Minnesota, April 27-29 to compete in the North Central Association of the Blind’s conference meet. Eleven stat...

Want to volunteer in E. Iowa? Now there's an ap for that

  There is a new application for smart phones which will help those who want to volunteer to find places that need help. The ap, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the U...

Girls Scouts to learn about aviation at Vinton airport

  The Vinton area Girls Scouts will continue their 100th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 5, at the Vinton airport. "As long as the weather cooperates with us , there...

VFW Post 8884 Auxiliary receives its charter; group to meet every month

The VFW Post 8884 Auxiliary celebrated its new charter with this cake.   There is a new Vinton organization dedicated to supporting area veterans as well as the community. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Smith-Geater Post 8884 now has its own Auxiliar...

Hospital to honor many employees of years of service milestones

40 Total Years of Service             During the week of May 7th – 11th, 2012, Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics will cele...

Norway Baseball Museum book for sale now

  Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway’s new book “NORWAY BASEBALL – GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN” is now for sale for $15 at the museum in Norway or at BANKIOWA in Norway. Th...

NCCC’s Oak 6: Serving the youth of Michigan, also helping animals

AmeriCorps NCCC Oak 6 members are excited to be working in Michigan, helping kids and animals.   By English Tong   Oak Six has been serving in Oxford, Mich. for their first round project. In five weeks, Oak Six moved 32,000 lbs. of metal around the campus into dumpsters...

Post Prom: Students enjoy variety of games, food and a hypnotism display

The Vinton-Shellsburg Post Prom included a variety of activities throughout the night, from midnight to 6 a.m. on Saturday. Hypnotist Jim Wand returned to Vinton to another performance; several st...

Prom Night: VS students present colorful Grand March

Bryce Burroughs chose camouflage for his prom attire. The latest in formal wear, from the brightest colors of dresses and tuxedos, to the novelty items like camouflage and sneakers, were on display during the Grand March before Vinton-Shellsburg High ...

AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Member Spotlight: Kate Thourot

Kate Thourot   This is another in the series featuring the AmeriCorps members serving their country this year from the Vinton NCCC campus.   Name: Kate Thourot    &nbs...