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VFW Chapter 8884 presents check to Red Cedar Shooters

The area VFW Post 8884 presented a check to the Vinton-Shellsburg Trap Team, known as the Red Cedar Shooters. The VFW Post, held a breakfast to raise funds to help the area students purchase necessary equipment and supplies for the area chapter.
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GoVS Mugs Sales Begin August 19

GoVS (Generating Opportunities for Viking Scholars) is once again selling refillable mugs. The $20 purchase price of the mug will give mug holders unlimited free refills of coffee or fountain pop at John's Qwik Stop from August 19 to December 25, 2021.
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New Vinton-Shellsburg Teachers Welcomed

This year the Vinton Kiwanis and Lions Clubs welcomed the new teachers who will begin teaching at the Vinton Shellsburg School District.Keith Ervin opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and the singing of God bless America.
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Veterans Affairs Director meets with Area Veterans

"I am LOVING my job. Really truly. It's been such a pleasure to meet everyone and help them get the services and benefits they need and deserve," said Cara Martin, the new Veteran's Affairs Director.
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1 year after the Derecho

Monday, August 10, 2020, started out with a storm warning. Not sure what to expect, everyone was keeping an eye out the window. Once again, just a little past the 10 year anniversary of the last derecho on July 11, 2010, Benton County got hit, again, by straight-line winds.
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Birker and Gray Graduate from Marine Bootcamp

Only 8% of the Marine Corps is made up of active enlisted women. Of that 8%, two of Vinton-Shellsburg's graduates have enlisted and have recently graduated from the Marine Bootcamp Base in Parris Island, South Carolina.
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Boomtown 2021: Back on Track, August 28

It's full steam ahead for Boomtown 2021 after plans for the 2020 event were derailed due to the global pandemic.Vinton Unlimited, in alliance with the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association (IPA), and presenting sponsor Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, will welcome thousands of visitors to Vinton on Saturday, August 28.
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The Eagle has landed...but not for long!

A few weeks ago we shared a story about an injured eagle that was captured on the Gary and Jill Marlow property north of Vinton. The Iowa State Conservation Officer for Benton County, a branch of the Department of Natural Resources, Pat Jorgensen assisted the bird was able to get the bird rehabilitated at RARE, an organization that helps with injured animals.
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Mt. Auburn Celebrates 150th Year

Mt. Auburn celebrated its 150th Birthday with a city-wide celebration on Saturday. Kicking off the party was a parade that began at 10. The day was packed with events through the day and into the evening.