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Vinton Shellsburg Prom Wraps for Another Year
Vinton Shellsburg High School looked like we were expecting celebrities from the west coast to arrive, but we had something much better, our own celebrities complete with royalty.As the guys and gals ... 1st Graders to Wrap up the Spring Concerts at Tilford Elementary
There will be singing and lots of music-making at Tilford.Whether you have a student or grandchild in school, you won't be disappointed when you attend a concert.There will be 2 concerts tonight; one...
Nominations open for Iowa Character Awards
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good ...
Area Food Pantry seeking Paper Products for the Month of May
On the 3rd Saturday of every month, group of volunteers gather at Wesley United Methodist Church (the church by the Library) and work to provide food and household goods to over 55 people every...
April 27, Drug take back day...along with every other day
The Drug Enforcement Agency would like to remind you that April 27th is the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.The day addresses a public safety and public health issue. According to past s...
The Easter Bunny Visits the Lutheran Home
On Saturday, the Easter bunny stopped in to visit the residents and grandchildren of the residents of the Vinton Lutheran Home.After a short re-telling of the true meaning of Easter, the children beg... V-S 2018-19 Fall & Winter Activities Recognized for Academic Achievements
Vinton-Shellsburg High School is pleased to announce that several 2018-19 Fall and Winter activities have been recognized for their academic achievements. The Iowa High School Athletic Association, t...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #35 to take off next week
On Tuesday, April 16, 2018, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch EIHF Flight #35. Since we began operations in 2009, to date, we have transported 2,956 Veterans, plus their guardians to Washingt...
Better Together seeks community support via Fundraising Golf Outing
The Iowa Humane Alliance, The Shellsburg Lions Club, and Better Together Animal Rescue, Inc. are partnering to host a Four Person Best Shot Golf Tournament at Wildcat Golf Course in Sh...
Q & A Rooting out Robocalls
Q: What is the TRACED Act?With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley A: The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act would update federal telemarketing laws to w...