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Building a Strong Foundation
(Article reprinted from Virginia Gay Hospital's bi-annual publication, "Thrive" Fall/Winter 2016 issue)
The Virginia Gay Hospital Healthcare Foundation is built on a long standing tradition of giv... Atkins students participate in Concordia concerts
Christmas spirit fills the air during Christmas at Concordia weekend
Four Christmas at Concordia concerts brought more than 3,000 Concordia students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members...
Nikki Lown of Belle Plaine graduates from Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Nikki Lown of Belle Plaine, IA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in August.
About Upper Iowa University Founded...
Rural Vinton teen injured in I-80 crash that claimed three lives
Formver Vinton residnet Hayden Rast, center, was among several people injured in an accident that killed three others as a youth hockey team traveled home on I-80.
Just a few weeks ago, rural Vint... 'Sweet Dreams:' ECHO begins campaign to provide beds for area children
E.C.H.O. (Every Church Helping Others) Ministries is kicking off Operation "Sweet Dreams."
This program will supply kids their very own bed and keep them from sleeping on the floor.
Y...
VSMS Pearl Harbor ceremony honors Iowan chaplain who died so others could live
Veterans and others learned about the sacrifice of Father Aloysius Schmitt, an Iowa native, during the annual VSMS Pearl Harbor ceremony Wednesday.
Three days past his 32nd birthday, Father Aloysi... Coming soon to Vinton PD: K-9 Officer Gino
Vinton Police Officer Ben Parmater will return next week with his new partner, a German Shepherd named Gino.
The pair are completing their training in Indiana, and soon Gino will become the first V...
Library Ginger Bread House contest winners listed
The entries in the first Vinton Public Library Gingerbread House contest are still on display. Each entry received a unique award (with prizes coming soon).
Winners include:
Gingerbread Contest Wi... Maximum sentence issued in Miller case: 40 years for manslaughter, 2nd degree theft
The man who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing and strangling death of his girlfriend has been sentenced to 40 years in prison - the maximum for the three felonies for which he wa...
6th grade VSMS Lego League team advances to State
Watching the video of these five members of the VS Middle School 6th grade Chattery Chinchillas sharing the energy of their song and their enthusiasm for their project makes it easy to see why they wo...