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Shellsburg and Garrison Summer Meal information for students
Vinton-Shellsburg is offering in-house meals at Shellsburg Elementary and the Garrison Public Library, starting June 5th, 2023.Please contact Karen Ackman, District Food Service Director, with any que...
Talley: Life in prison without the possibility of parole & Restitution
The murder conviction of Tacoa Talley in the death of Jodie Bevans resulted in his sentencing trial being set for Friday afternoon. Because the defense attorney had forgotten about the hearing, there ... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sales
By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter and Greenhouse Management Class held their annual Plant Sales from April 28th-May 14th. From the beginning of the school year the greenhou... Bear Creek Church's Memorial Day Tradition raises funds to repair church
Bear Creek Church held its annual open house with coffee and rolls for visitors to enjoy as they visited before and after the Memorial Day service. Speaking for the service was John Karrick. The commi... V-S FFA Teaches the Future at 3rd Ag Day
By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Wednesday, May 3rd, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter assisted with teaching 3rd graders about agriculture. The day included learning about animal safety, machine safety... Women's Club makes Donation to Little Knights Learning Center
During the May meeting of the La Porte City Women’s Club, the group voted to donate a substantial amount to the Little Knights Learning Center. A donation of $4,000 from the LPC Women’s Club was m... V-S FFA Participates in CDE Contests
By Co-Reporter Izzie Birker On Tuesday, May 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members attended the annual District CDE contests at Hawkeye Community College. Teams that went and participated from t... Mt. Auburn residents gather to remember on Memorial Day Services
Memorial Day services could be found across the nation in honor of our fallen soldiers. Locally, Mt. Auburn who is now without an official local American Legion of their own, continued the tradition.O... VS FFA Celebrates Another Great Year
By: Advisor - Gabby PowerOn Saturday, May 6th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted their Annual Awards Banquet in the high school auditorium. Members, their families, and supporters gathered for a... Veteran of the Month for June: Dick Kenney
Dick Kenney was drafted two weeks before his high school graduation; thankfully, they deferred so he could at least receive his diploma, but he was on a bus the very next morning at 6 am. After comple...