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Iowa Firefighter's Association Convention Saturday event schedule
Members of the Iowa Firefighters Association officially began their 2013 convention on Wednesday.
While events for the firefighters and their families are scheduled throughout the week, most of the public events take place on Saturday, Sept. 7.
A contest the IFA calls "drills" -- activities related to the use of water, hose and other firefighting equipment -- begins at 8 a. Benton County Sheriff's Report/Arrest Log, August 2013
Benton County Sheriff Randall Forsyth reports that deputies answered 347 calls for service and investigated 10 accidents. Deputies attempted to serve 265 civil papers and issued 81 traffic citations and 188 traffic warnings.
There were 30 arrests/juvenile referrals with 41 charges being filed in August 2013.
(19) were simple misdemeanors, (11) were indictable misdemeanors, and (11) were felony charges.
Waterball fights: Old Timers, co-ed events took place Thursday
The first two of four waterball events took place on Thursday. Mike Hook of Hiawatha and his team won the Old Timer's event. More than 40 teams signed up for the co-ed event, which featured two teammates from different departments each using their own hose.
The lady's event takes place Friday afternoon, and the men's event concludes the competition part of the convention on Saturday afternoon. IFA Convention: Chance for state's firefighters to share, show off their humor
If you find yourself on one of the more than 450 golf carts brought to Vinton for the 2013 Iowa Firefighter's Association Convention, riding around the campground, you will see some interesting old fire-fighting vehicles.
You will also see some other humorous displays, as well as few things that inspire you to ask, "What's the story behind that. V-S School Board candidate profile: Bethany Gates
Editor's Note: Bethany Gates is seeking election as the at-large member of Vinton-Shellsburg School Board. We asked Bethany to share some information about herself and her experience, as well as her views on school issues.
Below, is her response:
My name is Bethany Gates and I live in Vinton with my husband, Judah, and our two girls. V-S School Board candidate profile: Kyle Schminke
Editor's Note: Kyle Schminke is one of the three candidates for the Vinton-Shellsburg school board seat which became vacant with the recent resignation of Tim Bird. We asked Kyle to share some information about himself and her experience, as well as his views on school issues. Below, is his response:
My name is Kyle Schminke. I was born and raised in Shellsburg. IFA convention to include tribute to late Parkersburg firefighter Mitch Johnson
Along with the fun, the dancing, the contests and catching up with old friends from across the state, the 2013 Iowa Firefighters Association Convention will include a unique, informal tribute to a firefighter who has died since the last convention.
Mitchell "Mitch" Johnson, a 29-year veteran of the Parkersburg Fire Department, died in November of from injuries sustained when he was struck by a falling tree while cutting wood. Lost Pony near Parkers Grove Church area
We have a lost pony named Trio aka Tippy Is a white and brown pinto pony about 12 hands high.
She is blind in her left eye.
She escaped somehow while her family was out of town. She should be around the Parkers Grove Church Area in Shellsburg. She maybe hiding in cornfields.
Please contact her owners at 602-391-8365 if you see her.&
School Board Candidate Profile Sue Gates
Editor's Note: Sue Gates is seeking re-election to her second term as an at-large member of Vinton-Shellsburg School Board.
We asked Sue to share some information about herself and her experience, as well as her views on school issues.
Below, is her response:
When asked to share about myself one thing that stands out is my involvement in education. Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Candidate Profile: Kathy Van Steenhuyse
Editor's Note: Kathy Van Steenhuyse is one of three candidates running to fill the vacancy left by the recent resignation of Tim Bird from the Vinton-Shellsburg School Board.
We asked Kathy to share some information about herself and her experience, as well as her views on school issues.
Below, is her response:
Although I was born in Schenectady, NY, and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and St.