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Article Thumbnail. Paul Herger, Andrew Pingenot, Alana Fleming, and Jordyn Williams participate in the District Floriculture Contest.

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.
Article Thumbnail. President Annabelle Newton thanks her parents for their support and understanding throughout her year of service to the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter.

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 meal and fellowship prior to the ceremony in the commons which started with a greeting from President Annabelle Newton and Invocation by Officer at Large Austin Noe.
Article Thumbnail. Army Veteran, Dick Kenney, Benton County Veteran of the Month

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.
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VGH receives PRC Excellence in Healthcare Award

Here at Virginia Gay Hospital, we are committed to providing you with excellent healthcare.It is our pleasure to announce that Virginia Gay Hospital has been recognized by national healthcare research leader PRC with an Award of Distinction in:Communication with Nurses, Communication with DoctorsResponsiveness of Hospital StaffCommunication About MedicinesCleanliness and Quietness of Hospital EnvironmentDischarge InformationCare TransitionThis competitive national award recognizes organizations who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys of their patients.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton Unlimited held a ribbon cutting at Ehlinger's Express to celebrate the new BP brand

Vinton Unlimited Celebrates Ehlinger's re-Grand Opening

Ehlinger's Express celebrated their new look, new pumps and new brand with their grand re-opening on Saturday.In March, the business closed down for a few days to install new pumps adding the latest technology and security features under the BP brand.
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Vinton-Shellsburg Senior Class of 2023

Below is a list of all the members of the Class of 2023. Here are photos of the graduates making their way to the front!Video of the ceremony can be seen HERE.