• Article Photo. The VS FFA was name the best in Iowa in the National Chapter competition.
    The VS FFA was name the best in Iowa in the National Chapter competition.

The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA is celebrating a First Place ranking among the 227 FFA chapters in Iowa.

"We received 1st place in the National Chapter rating at the state level," says FFA Co-Advisor Melissa Heeren. "It's pretty awesome. 

The National Chapter Award program recognizes FFA chapters that successfully complete an annual Program of Activities (PoA), which includes a series of activities designed to encourage its members to grow as individuals, to work as part of a team and to serve others.

HERE is a summary of the award from the national FFA website.