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(Editor's Note: W... Vinton man discovers 130-year-old piece of advertising history
As Rick Lazenby remodeled his Vinton home, which was originally built in 1880, he discovered within the walls, a unique piece of advertising and American history: A palm-sized rectangular printing blo... Emma's Mom: Let daughter's death be life-changing in every positive way
"I rebuked you," wrote a wise man. "And though my words made you grieve, your sorrow inspired in you a life of diligence, energy, zeal and carefulness."
Perhaps nothing better... Primary care survey by Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics ends Wednesday
The Primary Care Survey being conducted by Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics for Benton County will end this coming Wedensday, February 1st. If you haven't participated please do so by clicking here.
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Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Foundation seeks donations to defray costs to benefit students
Students from Vinton-Shellsburg high school's American Humanities class will be visiting the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo. They will be accompanied by four local veterans of... Pink night tradition continues; Vikettes honor breast cancer survivors
Coach Ryan Davis and speaks to the JV team during their Pink Night contest vs. Independence.
The Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team started more than a tradition seven years ago with its firs... Vinton Shellsburg Community School District to resume bus routes
Vinton Shellsburg Community School District- Friday, Jan 27 busses will run the regular routes on gravel roads. Thank you for your patience as we've had to make adjustments with road conditions....
Local school board members and administrators lobby their legislators during IASB Day on the Hill
Newton Community Schools Board Member Sheri Benson, Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools Principal Jim Murray, Senator Amy Sinclair, Newton Community Schools Superintendent Bob Callaghan, Newton Commu... More time for patients, less time for computers is the goal for Augmedix at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic
Even though you know distracted driving isn't safe, you've probably driven down the road looking for something on the seat next to you, or worse yet, looked at your phone when you should hav... VA honors Vinton veteran John Gualtier
John Gualtier, a World War 2 medic who has shared his stories with many area students and has spent thousands of hours as a VA volunteer in recent years, has received another honor.
The Veterans Ad...