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Faith in Action: More than 125 volunteers spend three days working, praying in Vinton
Many children "chalked the walk," leaving messages of faith on the sidewalk, during the 3-day Faith in Action.
Children played Bingo and other games with residents of Vinton... AmeriCorps NCCC team Cedar 7 serves at The Marsh Haven Nature Center
Cedar 7 member Christopher assembling a fence cage for a wood duck while members Levi and Aliza constructing a roof panel for one of the three raptor bird cages.
By Ramion Smith, AmeriCorps... 14-2: Vikings continue winning with pitching, timely rally
The Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team extended its winning streak to 5 with a sweep of Clear Creek - Amana on Monday followed by a win against Oelwein on Tuesday. The Vikings have had strong p...
VS school board continues work with city on resource officer
The Vinton-Shellsburg School Board met in regular session on Monday evening. Sue Gates called the meeting to order at 5:16 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members were present (Levis at 5:...
One Soldier"™s Story: Henry Van Eschen recalls WWII experiences
Peggy Weideman, Henry and Dolores' daughter, accompanied Henry on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in June of 2010. "My dad really enjoyed the opportunity to see all of the memori...
CP Historical Society to host guest speaker June 25th
On June 25th, there will be a presentation by Dr. Derek Buckaloo of the Coe College History Department on "The Civil Rights Movement: How we Remember...and Forget." The presentation will begin at 2:00...
VS offers new online school-supply purchasing option for elementary families
By Molly Noren, VS schools
Vinton-Shellsburg Schools is happy to be able to offer an economical way for you to purchase school supplies without all the hassle of going shopping. Keep in mind that t... Volunteer Iowa accepting nominations for Iowa Nonprofit Awards
The purpose of the Iowa Nonprofit Awards is to recognize the exceptional practices, achievements, and impact of nonprofit organizations and professionals, philanthropic organizations, nati...
In memory of Iowa's '88:' Racing community remembers Arlo Becker
Hearing about the death of Arlo Becker prompted many memories in the countless people who met Arlo through racing and related events throughout Iowa.
"There are so many Arlo stories. He was a rare br... 41 Wartburg students named to Winter/May Term Dean's List
Wartburg College has recognized 441 students who were named to the 2017 Winter/May Term Dean's List.
Those honored include:
Korbi Burkey of Walker
Katie Hilmer of Dysart
Sara Jorgensen of ...