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VFW and Auxiliary Department of Iowa essay winners
Our VFW and Auxiliary District 2 had several winners last weekend at our Midwinter conference in Des Moines, Iowa. We had a student from Independence, Iowa Post 2440 who wrote his Voice of Democracy e... Lawmakers hear arguments proposing constitutional amendment on child testimony
By Robin OpsahlAdvocates of child victims said a proposed constitutional amendment allowing for remote testimony for children and people with certain disabilities could help young victims from being r...
Difference Maker Award: Megan Schlitter
It is with great pride that we recognize Vinton-Shellsburg High School senior Megan Schlitter as the recipient of the January Difference Maker Award! Megan's unwavering dedication to service and leade... Salvation Army Appreciates Our Giving Communities
We are grateful for the willingness of the people in this county to support our local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit. We met our goal by raising over $20,000. We usually have some donations tha... Bill proposes adding sharks to Iowa dangerous wild animals list
By Robin OpsahlIowa lawmakers are considering a proposal to add a new animal to its list of dangerous wild animals: sharks.A subcommittee in the Iowa House met Thursday to discuss House File 24, ... Three Central Iowa community lakes stocked with rainbow trout
1/16/25The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released 3,700 rainbow trout this afternoon at Lake Petocka in Bondurant, Triumph Park West and East in Waukee, and Terra Lake in Johnston.“We d...
Shellsburg Memorial Park Improvement
As part of the Shellsburg Area Community Group’s (SACG) ongoing efforts to improve the city's park areas, the Parks Committee undertook the task of researching, funding, acquiring and installing a s... VFW and Auxiliary Elementary essay winners (3rd, 4th, 5th) grades
Each year at this time our youth from Elementary schools from District 2 VFW and Auxiliary write their essays. Towns in our District 2 VFW and Auxiliary were: Vinton-Shellsburg 2440 (which Vinto...
Garbage Pick up delayed
For those who are not on Facebook:Garbage trucks don’t like this cold weather either.Tuesday’s garbage/recycling service with S&J Sanitation will be delayed until Wednesday....
Moonshiners: Master Distiller to feature Justin Meredith
Get ready, Eastern Iowa! One of our own is about to make waves on national television. Justin Meredith, a Benton County native, will be showcasing his moonshining talents on Discovery's hit show Moons...