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SALVATION ARMY - November 13th, 2024 9:51 pm
Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign Starts Friday, November 22nd !The Salvation Army's Red Kettle bell ringing campaign will kick off on Friday, November 22nd .this year and run through Saturday, December 24th at Vinton's Fareway Grocery Store.Please call Julie at 319-329-7119 to sign up for time to ring the bell, whether as a group or as an individual.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 13th, 2024 7:26 pm
North Benton Ambulance director Anna Demuth, was nominated for and recognized as the Career EMS Provider of the Year out of the entire state of Iowa. The award is presented to directors who “demonstrated excellence in their work and has gone above and beyond in their service to Iowans.” A ceremony took place on Saturday in Des Moines to recognize Demuth.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 13th, 2024 4:06 pm
Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce Dawn Stephenson as a 2024 Legacy Honors Award recipient. Dawn's journey with VGH began in 1977, when she joined the hospital's Annex team as a high school senior. Over the past 47 years, Dawn's dedication to healthcare, patient safety, and education has had a lasting impact on the hospital and the community.
VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM - November 12th, 2024 8:39 pm
Support the Post Prom fundraising effort! Take a look at the options at the following link! Shop until December 7, 2024. Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store | Shop Cutlery & Gifts
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 12th, 2024 6:00 pm
Virginia Gay Hospital is honored to name Dave Vermedahl as the 2024 Legacy Honoree in recognition of his outstanding service and leadership on the Virginia Gay Hospital Board of Directors. Since joining the board in 1998—initially as Mayor of Vinton and, since 2001, in an ongoing role that now includes Vice Chair—Dave has played a vital role in guiding the hospital through transformative projects and initiatives that have enhanced local healthcare access and sustainability.
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER - November 12th, 2024 5:59 pm
There are still several appointments available for the Virginia Gay Hospital blood drive coming up on Tuesday, November 26th. Our goal is to fill the schedule and make a difference in the lives of patients in need of lifesaving care.Imagine the profound impact we could make if each of us
committed to the simple yet extraordinary act of donating blood more than once in a calendar year.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - November 12th, 2024 10:48 am
Hands down, one of the best events that Vinton-Shellsburg provides for the community is the annual Veterans Assembly. Denny Miller added the finishing touch to the table set for the POW/MIA veterans at the beginning of the ceremony, always a touching moment. As I snapped photos, I realized that I was trying to capture the feeling of the assembly via the clicks of the camera, at the same time knowing that I simply couldn't do it justice.
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL - November 11th, 2024 12:00 pm
Virginia Gay Hospital is honored to announce Don Logan as a recipient of the 2024 Legacy Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership, dedication, and generosity. Don’s contributions as chair of the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation Board have been transformative, bringing both growth and sustainability to the hospital’s mission of delivering outstanding healthcare services to the community.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - November 11th, 2024 11:59 am
“Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion…it’s got groove, it’s got meaning.” These Frankie Valli lyrics from the 70s hit movie “Grease” lend inspiration for today’s Roadside Chat reminding us that deer are in motion…they’ve got hooves and they’ve got meaning.Deer have given significant meaning to today’s date – November 8.
VINTON TODAY - November 10th, 2024 7:27 pm
Iowa Select Farms supports Iowa veterans and military families by helping communities host Veterans Day celebrations.American Legion Post #57, Vinton, AMVETS Post #218, Vinton, AMVETS, Keystone and American Legion Post #166, Shellsburg were among 160 Iowa veteran-based organizations who are preparing to host Veterans Day celebrations with the support of Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation.