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Stein Family in need of Assistance
17-year-old Mackenzy, was diagnosed at age 8 with Chiari Malformation which is a condition where the brain tissue at the base of the skull pushes into the spinal canal, putting pressure on the brain and spinal cord. Mackenzy said that the oral pain meds to help manage her headaches and the pain in her head and neck, have stopped working. She has been in and out of ERs for pain management. Martin Gardner Architecture Present Booster Club Check
At the recent VS School Board meeting, representatives from Martin Gardner Architecture presented a check for $1,000 donation to the Vinton-Shellsburg school district to support student activities.Receive Visitors / Public CommentsThere were no public comments. Administrator & Director Reports1. Shellsburg Elementary Principal ReportMr. Davis submitted a written report highlighting the Shellsburg Elementary Food drive, the annual ski trip, Lego league, and coaching duties.
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Wesley United Methodist Church Food Pantry is set for this Saturday
The Wesley United Methodist Church will have their food pantry available on Saturday, December 21 from 9-10:30 a.m.The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. right next to the library. Be sure to bring boxes and bags for your goodies! Vinton’s Wonderland Walk Competition
Vinton’s Wonderland Walk Competition is Bringing Back the Wonder of Christmas! When Children Dreamed, Families Hoped, and Everyone Wished! Vinton Unlimited has invited area businesses to decorate the interior of their business’s front window making it fun, festive, and a temptation to onlookers who will find it Iowa closes a safe and fair 2024 General Election with meeting of electors
Iowa’s six presidential electors met today, alongside Governor Kim Reynolds and Secretary of State Paul Pate, to officially cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The meeting of electors marks the state’s final step in closing a secure, accurate, and fair general election.These six electors today unanimously cast their votes for Donald J.
HOT Grant Applications now being accepted
Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the HOT Grant award cycle. This grant fund is made possible through the collection of the hotel/motel tax within the City of Vinton. Groups that hold community events, work to promote the City of Vinton or encourage people to visit Vinton are encouraged to apply. Requests from 501 non-profit organizations or governmental equivalent 170(c)(1) will be considered for the grant.
The second week's Holiday Lights Punch Card winner is...
Congratulations go out to Kathy Mossman! Just a reminder to use those cards everywhere you shop in Vinton that is participating! There isn't much time left before Christmas!
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Barkdoll recognized as a Difference Maker - retiring after 25 years of service
The Vinton Shellsburg School Board celebrated Brenda Barkdoll as she retires after 25 years of service to the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, including the last 13 years as business manager. Brenda received the Positive Difference Maker Award, a crystal apple, and a plaque honoring her from the Iowa Association of School Business Officials. Deadline is this Friday for mail in Santa's Mailbox
Don't miss an opportunity to send Santa a letter through his mailbox this year!Have you heard the exciting rumor? Santa *might* be sending letters back to kids who drop their wishes into his special mailbox outside of LaGrange’s during business hours! To give Santa enough time to respond before Christmas, we highly encourage little ones to get their letters in by this Friday.
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