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GIVE ONE MORE IN 2024 AT VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL

There are still several appointments available for the Virginia Gay Hospital blood drive coming up on Tuesday, November 26th. Our goal is to fill the schedule and make a difference in the lives of patients in need of lifesaving care.
Article Thumbnail. The high school created a flag as part of the Veteran's assembly at Vinton-Shellsburg. Thank you to Leon Schwenker for capturing the image.

Vinton Shellsburg Salutes our Veterans

Hands down, one of the best events that Vinton-Shellsburg provides for the community is the annual Veterans Assembly. Denny Miller added the finishing touch to the table set for the POW/MIA veterans at the beginning of the ceremony, always a touching moment.
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Roadside Chat – It's the time. It's the place. Deer are in motion.

“Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion…it’s got groove, it’s got meaning.” These Frankie Valli lyrics from the 70s hit movie “Grease” lend inspiration for today’s Roadside Chat reminding us that deer are in motion…they’ve got hooves and they’ve got meaning.
Article Thumbnail. Iowa Select Farms employees with Pork for Patriots event kits, October 25. Kits included placemats, cups, centerpieces and decorations for local Veterans Day celebrations.

Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Honors Veterans through Pork for Patriots

Iowa Select Farms supports Iowa veterans and military families by helping communities host Veterans Day celebrations.American Legion Post #57, Vinton,  AMVETS Post #218, Vinton,  AMVETS, Keystone and  American Legion Post #166, Shellsburg were among  160 Iowa veteran-based organizations who are preparing to host Veterans Day celebrations with the support of Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation.
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Thank You Benton County Veterans for your service

Today's email will be limited to anything Veteran-related, and any obituaries that come in. ---Each year, on this special day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
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Annual Veterans Day Assembly, Monday, November 11

The annual Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Monday, November 11th at 9 AM.Vinton-Shellsburg is hosting our annual community-wide Veterans Day Assembly at the Middle School.
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2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award Recipient: Monica Stark

For the next several days, we will feature the recipients of the . This is the first installment.Pictured: Back Left to Right: Michele Schoonover, Monica Stark, Barb Parbs, Dick Kerdus, Don Logan, Dave Vermedahl  Front: Terri Buelow, Dawn Stephenson, Jan Roth---Virginia Gay Hospital proudly recognizes Monica Stark with the 2024 Virginia Gay Hospital Legacy Award, Monca began her employment at Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) on March 17, 1987, after completing training at Shoitz Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.
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Benton County Veteran Affairs collecting donations for Veteran Christmas Dinner

This year instead of our usual appreciation breakfast/dinner, the local Veterans Affairs office will be offering Christmas Baskets. These baskets or bags will have everything in them that a veteran will need to have a Christmas dinner with their family (roughly a family of 6).
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Friends of the Vinton Public Library raise funds for shelving

The Friends of the Vinton Public Library is raising funds to purchase new mobile shelving for our children's library! The shelving will give space for more books and will allow us to make room for even more kids during our programs! Stop into our Reading Room and check out our poster tracking the progress of the fundraiser.