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iVinton group visits Indytel in Independence
Ray Knoff, Rick Ohrt, Kurt Karr, Jason Hicok and Kim Meyer, all members of the iVinton telecom advisory committee visited Indytel in Independence Tuesday night. The purpose of the visit was to gain an understanding of how the Independence municipal telecommunications service was built and is maintained. Indytel was formed in 1999.
Marty Diesburg, general manager of Indytel conducted the facility tour, answered questions and provided information about options for constructing a system in Vinton. Free to kill: How, why, Webster's shooter was not in jail after felony arrests
Along with Daniel Webster's relatives and friends in Iowa, residents of Albuquerque have been asking since October how a man who pleaded guilty to killing another man in 2001 – and who since his release from prison had already been arrested for several felonies, including robbery, kidnapping and battery – could still remain free to kill a police officer.
Virginia Gay a guest at Minne Estema..fish hooks and a full house
Many of us have heard the story of Virginia Gay's gift: that she moved back to Ohio and had been there nearly four decades when her bequest established our local hospital. Adjusted for inflation, her gift would have been worth nearly one million dollars.
We want to keep her memory alive and to keep alive the spirit of philanthropy that established and has sustained our hospital. Benton County to increase holiday patrols
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will be working extra patrol shifts throughout this holiday season. Deputies will be focusing their attention in areas where traffic accidents happen more frequently. This project is part of a grant from the Governors Traffic Safety Bureau. Sheriff Randall Forsyth received a 2015-2016 grant that provides $10,000.
ISU student from Urbana killed by hit-and-run driver in Ames
The Ames Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident resulting in the death of a pedestrian at Lincoln Way and Ash Avenue. At approximately 7:04 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, an Iowa State University police officer found an injured pedestrian lying in the road at the above location. Officers performed CPR on the pedestrian until emergency medical personnel arrived. SMILE DRIVE/Operation Backpack Seeking Donations
We are happy to announce our first ever SMILE DRIVE for Operation BackPack. Help a child in need this holiday season by donating TOOTHBRUSHES and full size tubes of TOOTHPASTE! Donations will be given to 110 K-5 students currently participating in our program here at Vinton-Shellsburg.
So, the next time you are in Fareway, LaGrange's, or Clingman's be sure to buy an extra toothbrush and/or tube of toothpaste! Donations can be placed in our BLUE Smile Drive boxes at the locations listed below. Wreaths Across America: Many honor veterans at Mount Auburn Cemetery
At the top of the pyramid of cannonballs near the top of the hill at Mount Auburn Cemetery, a wreath will remain for the next several weeks.
That wreath was placed in honor of Commander David W. Wood, a Naval officer who was buried at sea in 2013. He had enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and retired as a Commander in 1997, after 25 years. V-S welcomes news that 'No Child Left Behind' law will end next year
Last week, the Vinton-Shellsburg School Board received news that its members – along with countless school board members, administrators and teachers had been hoping to hear for years: The “No Child Left Behind” law will end at the end of this current school year.
The Iowa Association of School Boards sent out this notice on Friday:
“On Wednesday, Dec 9, the United States Senate passed S.
Gold Coin: Donor puts valuable donation in Salvation Army Red Kettle in Vinton
Almost every year, some anonymous donor drops a coin into a red kettle as a Salvation Army volunteer rings bell to announce the annual Christmas donation drive. Then when officials open the kettle, they discover a very valuable gold coin.
Vinton was the first location to report the donation of a gold coin. It happened at Fareway on Thursday. V-S Weather Related Information for Parents
As our summer has faded to fall and our fall will soon fade to my least favorite season (winter) (yes, it will come sooner than later) we need to be thinking of how we communicate our schedule changes to those we serve. Here is some information that you all can know and help spread the word about.
District Families/Students: If you haven't already, please make sure your eRegistration/PowerSchool information is updated and correct.