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VSHS Speech students do well; many advance to State
These VSHS speech students advanced to the Feb. 3 State speech event.
These are the 2018 VSHS large group speech participants.
Vinton-Shellsburg Speech participants competed at the Iowa High S... Stormin' Vikings win two of three duals at Grinnell
By Rob Levis, Coach
Thursday night marked the midpoint of a busy week for VS-CPU swimming as the team travelled to Grinnell to face the host Tigers, Williamsburg and O...
Pennies for Patients: Shellsburg students raise more than $2,100 in honor of classmate fighing leukemia
Shaylinn Tucker smiles for the camera during her most recent Leukemia check-up on the 12th floor of the Children's Hospital at Iowa City.
Shaylinn Tucker, surrounded by her family after she s... Lions Club members Ohrt, Wilberg receive unique awards
Rick Ohrt, left and Mark Wilberg each received one of the highest awards bestowed upon Lions Club members.
Two Vinton Lions Club members received special awards at the group's meeting on Wednesday... Stormin' Vikings have great night; finish 3rd in 11-way meet against large schools
By Rob Levis, Coach
Tuesday night was a long night for the Vinton-Shellsburg CPU swim team, but one well worth the time. Facing 10 other schools the Stormin' Vikes finished a strong third place ... Influenza Activity Increasing in Benton County
Surveillance by the Iowa Department of Public Health and Benton County Public Health, and testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory indicate flu activity is increasing. The flu season typically peaks i... Extension Service announces Winter Webcast Series
The 2018 Winter Webcast series by the ISU Extension service will include a Benton County site on three separate occasions.
The events locally will take place at the Van Horne Community Center, from...
Animal Hoarding: An introduction
Last week's news of 1,000 or so animals removed from a Vinton residence brought a phrase that is new to many: Animal Hoarding.
Yesterday, Benton County Attorney David Thompson filed a legal documen...
Robin Heiken Named to Augustana University's Dean's List
Augustana University today announced that Robin Heiken of Norway, IA, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year.
The Dean's List recognizes full-time stud...
Vinton-Shellsburg 2018 Debate Team at Iowa High School Tournament
Back Row: Joanna Hendrickson, Cassie Hazen, Taylor Lint, Lucille Lindsey, Sadie Mauer, Morgan White, Grace Petrzelka Front: Lexi Miller, Makayla Moeller, Alba Caballero
By Eric Upmeyer
The Vint...