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Vinton Shellsburg football team to kick cancer around for Carly tonight

The Vinton-Shellsburg community has joined together in an effort to send our love for one of our own Vinton Shellsburg Kindergarten teachers. A community effort is underway to send a little love and ...

A FULL HOUSE TEACHES CANCER A LESSON

Carly Meyer addresses the crowd from her hospital bed in Iowa City to thank them for their support An event that began with soggy police officers culminated with barely a dry eye in the place Thursday night at Vinton-Shellburg High School.The Courage for Carly - Teaching Cancer A Lesson benefit fo...

Fundraisers for Carly Meyer set for Thursday and Friday September 5th & 6th

Carly Meyer a V-S Kindergarten teacher, is starting the year at the U of I, efforts to help underway On August 4, 2018, it was the best day of their lives as Wes and Carly Meyer said, "I do."  In their short time together, the two have faced challenges that are reserved for those that have been...

Call TODAY To Schedule Your NO COST Site Survey!

Be sure to call and schedule your appointment today Have you called Krystal at Patriot Communications? If not, pick up the phone right now and call (319) 899-6008 to schedule a NO COST Site Survey for your home today.Appointments are scheduled for a t...

Military Vehicles pass through Belle Plaine as part of Transcontinental Convoy

Marking the 100th Anniversary of the First Motor Convoy across the United States by the Army As part of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association's History in Motion, the Military Vehicle Transcontinental Motor Convoy made a stop in Belle Plaine at the local American Legion Post.The even...

The Old Cycling Veteran finishes cross country ride, safely, sort of

Larry Ritland finished his cross country ride to encourage young veterans to join area Legion Posts If you remember back in May we did this story about a man named Larry Ritland, the "Old Cycling Veteran." Larry's goal was to ride across the country and encourage younger veterans to become involved...

ADDITIONAL CHARGES FILED RELATED TO VINTON STABBING

Previous storyAdditional charges have been filed as a result of a search warrant that was executed by the Vinton Police Department at 604 F Avenue on August 23, 2019, following a stabbing at that res...

Two area men receive Quilts of Valor

On Sunday afternoon, two area men received a Quilt of Valor thanking them for their service to our country. In a moving service presented at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home several area veterans...

150 women honored in Vinton's Celebration

A reception was held to honor the 150 women chosen to represent Vinton during our Sesquicentennial celebration this week. With the option to bring a guest, the Ray House was filled with ladies i...

Mural Wrap up Celebration raises $7,100

Mike and Cindy Elwick with the prize of the night, the commemorative oval celebrating Vinton's 150th Some photos can be seen here, but to see complete photos click here (please subscribe while you're there)On Saturday, the Vinton Country Club was the site for one of the final opportunities...