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VSHS Jazz Band performs at UNI Tallcorn festival
The Vinton Shellsburg Jazz Band is in the middle of their competition season. These photos, courtesy of Pat and Nancy Jorgensen, were taken during the Tall Corn Festival at University of Northeren Iowa.
Nets for Vets: Vikettes present $2,000 to county veterans fund
The Vinton Shellsburg Vikettes wrapped up their basketball season in part by remembering the way the season began -- by honoring local veterans.
The presented a $2,000 check to Benton County Veterans Affairs director Chuck James. The team had raised that money in November, during their Nets for Vets event.
Part of the Iowa Pride Challenge, which encourages high school teams to help their communities, the scrimmage vs. The dog and deer days of winter
Who says it's too cold outside? The animals pictured here seemed to be content relaxing or foraging north of Vinton this week. Playing hockey with the RoughRiders
Vinton, Iowa
Some Vinton Parks and Rec Floor Hockey League participants had the chance to play with a few of the Cedar Rapids. RoughRiders on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The players answered questions, signed autographs and played for a few minutes with third and fourth graders.
The RoughRiders were also in Vinton to encourage local residents to attend the March 1 "Vinton Night" game. Branstad to visit Benton County, tour Click Stop Thursday
The Benton County Economic Board (BDG) announced that in cooperation with Click Stop of Urbana, they will host Governor Terry Branstad on February 27.
The Governor will be stopping at Click Stop as a part of his efforts to highlight the importance of economic development for the State of Iowa. Click Stop has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States.
Former Newhall couple identified in C.R. murder-suicide
The Cedar Rapids Police Department has identified the couple that perished in a murder-suicide Friday as Dennis and LuElla Koopman, formerly of rural Newhall.
Witnesses reported hearing 10 or more gunshots between 3 and 4 p.m. Friday in the 6100 block of Dean Road in SW Cedar Rapids, in a parking lot near one of the many apartment complexes there.
Share program offers variety of unique food items
The March 2014 Share program offers a variety of great bargains for the whole family.
Among the items available to anyone are a 4-lb. package of potato smiles, hash browns with smiley faces on them. Also available this month: A box of seasoned steak strips for just $3.50 per pound.
The usual "Best Value" package
Click HERE to see the order form. Winning shot: Former Viking Urlaub nets $7k diamond ring with half-court shot
David Urlaub has made many shots on a basketball court in his career. The former Vinton-Shellsburg Viking earned All-District honors in high school then played in college for a while.
He, however, made what could be the biggest shot of his lifetime Sunday night in Cedar Falls. Chosen as the half-court shot contestant at a UNI men's basketball game, David found nothing but net, and won the prize: A $7,000, 1-carat solitaire diamond ring. Cabaret 2014 features VSHS band, choir and speech performers
The Vinton-Shellsburg 2014 Cabaret took place over the weekend, with performances by the VSHS band, choir and speech dept.
Thanks to Nancy Jorgensen for sharing your photos!
Shellsburg American Legion Riders quilt raffle to benefit veterans
The Department of Iowa Mid Winter Conference was held Feb. 14,15 & 16th in Des Moines. During the Legion and Auxiliary Joint meeting held on Friday, our Chapter was one of three who received a recognition plaque for our donation to The Legacy Scholarship Fund. In order to be eligible to receive this, a donation of $750.00 or larger is required.