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VSHS students continue tradition of Veterans Day tribute to area vets
Vinton-Shellsburg students, from kindergartners to high school seniors, stood to applaud the veterans.
The veterans responded by standing to salute the students.
Thus continued the Veterans Day tradition for Vinton-Shellsburg students Friday morning in the middle school gym, where the entire student body gathered to honor veterans. Sleep apnea testing offered at VGH sleep clinic
Sleep Apnea is a common and treatable disorder that affects millions of men, women and children of all ages, shapes and sizes. Unfortunately it is often undiagnosed, despite the potentially serious consequences of the disorder. It is estimated that at least ten million Americans have unrecognized and/or untreated Sleep Apnea.
‘Apnea Episodes’ are defined as temporary loss of breathing.
Notes to our Veterans
Thanks to my dad, Wilbur Kleckner, for serving our country in the Korean War. And to my son, Matthew Weis, for giving eight years to the Army National Guard. Thanks to all who have or are currently serving our country!! Sherri (Kleckner) Weis
For my Uncle David, Army, our Aunt Kathy. Air Force and son in law Judah, Marines, thank you so much for the years that you gave to our country.
Council members question airport engineering firm's 'overhead' billing
The Vinton City Council approved an agreement with Clapsaddle-Garber Associates for designing the rehabilitation and widening of Runway 9-27 at the Vinton Municipal Airport, but not without questioning the expense.
Council member Bud Maynard, himself a project manager who has billed for labor on large jobs, said it seemed very expensive for Clapsaddle-Garber to charge $9,950.
Thank You, can never be said enough to our Veterans
...but every year we try to say it again....Thanks for serving! [VIDEO]
Below is a list of area Vinton veterans, if you see a Veteran this week, thank them again, do something nice for a Veteran.
If they in line behind you at the store, pay a little on their tab, if you see one behind you at the restaurant, put them on your tab.
2 dogs found in Van Horne
Found: 2 dogs in the Van Horne area. Please call the animal shelter at 319-472-4623 or email dfriendsoftheshelter@yahoo.com to find out how to reclaim. Thank you! Stark to Join Vinton City Council; 4th Ward to be filled via write-in votes
With no contested races on the Vinton city ballots, the changes to the City Council were mostly known before the election. Mayor John Watson and Council member Ron Elwick (2nd Ward) ran unopposed. At-large council member Don Burkey did not seek re-election; Tami Stark ran unopposed for his seat.
In Vinton's 4th Ward, Lisa Vermedahl did not seek re-election.
Nov. 14 meetings to offer information on assistance to storm-affect homeowners
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Benton County the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) on October 27th, 2011. This grant will assist low-income, un-insured/under insured homeowners, living in the home at the time of the disaster. Assistance will be limited to the main structure of the home, (no garages, outbuildings, trees, equipment or vehicles).
Sixth grade musicians perform for Lutheran Home residents
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School band director Jody Biershenk and her students visted the VInton Lutheran home on Tuesday. The students performed more than 20 musical numbers for the residents.
6TH GRADE VISIT LUTHERAN HOME NOV 8, 2011
1. American the Beautiful (Meredith G)
2. On Top of Old Smoky (Meredith & Bruce A)
3. Coats For Kids
The Vinton Ministerial Association and Mrs. Wrage, Guidance Counselor at Tilford Elementary, teamed up once again this year for Coats for Kids.