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AMVETS provide a bear hug when it's needed
The local AMVETS presented Care Bears to the local Abbe Center Office in Vinton. The bears are donated to places like the Abbe Center who might need the bears to entertain children who might be waitin... Former Union Middle School Science Teacher License Suspended
Former Union Community School District science middle school teacher and coach, Mark Hookham, has had his teaching license suspended or revoked for a minimum of five years following a misconduct inves...
Three Area Students Place in Local American Legion Flag Essay Contest
Each year, the American Legion holds an essay writing contest for the 5th Graders in the community. Area students write an essay about what the flag means to them.The American Legion George G. Luckey ... Kiwanis Present Vinton-Shellsburg 3rd Grade Students with Dictionaries
When you think of the Kiwanis in Vinton, you might think of the park. Or the Easter egg hunt. Or the pancake breakfast. Or you might remember Santa visiting special students in the school district. Or... West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 4 : The west entrance at Vinton Public Library will be closed for construction. Please use the north entrance. Thank you for your patience and understanding!... Corporal Jonathan Healzer USMC receives Quilt of Valor
Corporal Jonathan Healzer, U.S. Marine veteran was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW Post #8884 hosted the Healzer family along with one of the largest g... Viet faces Five Charges following October Accident on Highway 30
Julie Ann Viet, 43 of Solon, is facing several charges following a traffic accident on October 23, 2021. Viet has been charged with Serious Injury by Vehicle, Operating while under the Influence, and ...
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA holds Pre-Review Night
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Friday, February 11th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their Pre-Review Night in preparation for Sub-Districts on Wednesday, February 23rd. The chapter h... Legislative Symposium
By: Isabel Mullinex, Co-ReporterOn Tuesday, February 1st, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter officer team attended the annual FFA Legislative Symposium at the capitol building in Des Moines. This is an... Vinton-Shellsburg Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner
By: Co-Reporter, Grace SchminkeOn Friday, February 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner had been planned to be during the Vinton-Shellsburg vs. Benton ...