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Former Shellsburg man sentenced for filming sexual abuse of 9-year-old girl
A former Shellsburg area man who filmed himself having sexual intercourse with a 9-year-old girl “deserves to go to jail for a very long time,” said Benton County Attorney David Thompson.
Kenneth Pappas recently pleaded to the state charge of second degree sexual abuse in the case.
Thompson said Pappas faces a 25-year prison sentence for that crime in state prison.
Parade brings community together to celebrate Homecoming
Many VSHS students rode in the annual Homecoming Parade,, while the VSHS and VS Middle School bands marched and played -- with the younger band members playing the familiar theme of the Hogan's Heroes TV show.
Other area business and groups also participated.
School leaders elected to replace the traditional window painting with the time-saving project of painting banners, but a few business operators requested the window painting as in previous years. Benton County 4-H Celebration set for Oct.7
4-H members and their families from across Benton County are invited to attend the Benton County 4-H Celebration on Sunday, October 7. The event will be held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Auditorium in Vinton starting at 2:00 p.m.
The event will celebrate the accomplishments of Benton County 4-H members throughout the 2011-12 participation year.
Final Vinton Farmers Market of season set for Sept. 27
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department Farmer’s market season will come to a close on Thursday, September 27th. The VPRD is very pleased with another great season at the market with special thanks to Bob Moen and Brian Trester for their support opening the Rail Road Depot each week.
The VPRD is very thankful for all of the great vendors that participated this season and of course to all of you that came out weekly to support those vendors.
RIVER R.A.T.S. hope for high water for August 2013 clean-up day
Without the aid of a crystal ball to peek into our future, I am going to choose the direction of an optimist, and believe that our weather patterns will improve enough to allow for a 2013 Cedar River Clean Up.
Save the date of Saturday, August 3, now, and please continue to watch our local publications for more information.
Due to lack of snowmelt from the 2011 winter and the severe drought the summer of 2012 brought us, we, unfortunately, had to cancel the clean up that had been planned for August 11th this year. 'See You at the Pole:' Student prayer event set for Sept. 26
The annual "See You At The Pole” prayer event for school students in Vinton as well as across the U.S. will take place this Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Students and others are invited to meet at the flag poles at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School and Middle School at 7:30 am. (If there is a late start due to fog we will meet at 9:30 am.
VSHS students elect Daniel Ervin, Erin Randall as Homecoming King, Queen
Before Daniel Ervin and Erin Randall could be crowned Vinton-Shellsburg High School Homecoming Queen and King Thursday night, they needed to hitch a ride to the school.
Daniel and Erin were sitting on the top of the back seat of a 1960s Mustang, one of five convertibles carrying the 10 King and Queen candidates. The Mustang -- the first of the five cars along the parade route -- broke down, forcing Daniel and Erin to take a spot in the back of the convertible carrying candidates Will Hancock and Stephanie Berry. Destination Vinton: New group of local residents hopes to attract more tourists
On September 12 two members of Destination Vinton, a subgroup of Vinton Unlimited, manned a booth at the Iowa Tourism Group’s travel conference held in Davenport.
There were 60 such booths at the conference representing communities, private entities, hotels, etc. Approximately 70 tour directors/planners from all over Iowa and surrounding states visited these booths gathering information to plan next year’s travels for their members. Homecoming continues with painting of parking lot; parade tonight
Heather Kalous walked into the Vinton-Shellsburg High School office this morning with Cars slippers and a matching red sleeper. It's part the Thursday tradition at VSHS, where seniors dress in togas and the rest of the students and staff (at least those who want to) come to school in pajamas.
On Wednesday, the traditional painting of the parking lot took place. VSHS students celebrate Nerd/Opposite Day; Top 5 King, Queen candidates named
VHSH students dressed as nerds or members of the opposite sex on Wednesday, the day that the final five Queen and King candidates were introduced. The students (pictured from left) are: Queen candidates Kacie Struve, Erica Engbretson, Erin Randall, Natalie Ketchen and Stephanie Berry. King candidates standing behind them include: Chris Merchant, Cody Sojka, Kelyn Rickels, Daniel Ervin and Will Hancock.