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Update on the Geiger Family
Today we had a surprise visit from our neighbors, the Geigers...the ones who lost their home in a fire earlier this month.
For the most part they are doing as well as you possibly can after a l...
Blessed Hope Church Christmas Program
Blessed Hope Church celebrated the birth of Christ with the Sunday School children performing a short play.
Photos courtesy of Sarah Pohlmann.
... Presbyterian Church celebrates Christmas
The children of the Vinton Presbyterian Church performed their Christmas program, playing the roles of the angels, wise men and others in the story of the birth of Jesus.
Photos courtesy of Jef... Thank You from the Hansen Family
Our sons, Alex, 23 and Elliot, 17, began living in a group home in Marion during October. The opportunity came up for them to live together and be closer to their school and d... Aaron Koppen named to President\'s List at LETU in Longview, Texas
Aaron Koppen of Shellsburg, Iowa was named to the President's List and recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments for the Fall 2010 semester.
Le...
Donations for Lester and Donna Geiger
As many of you read, Lester and Donna Geiger of Rural Brandon, lost their home and all their belongings in a house fire on Wednesday.
If you would like to help this couple out, we will be pass...
Stories from the past
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could. They regularly made use of everything.
One common...
Life during the Great Depression
Just a short story that might give you a chuckle:
During America’s Great Depression of the 1930's, Iowa’s farmers tried to be as frugal and resourceful as they could.
They r...
Another great-granddaughter for Roxy Roster of Vinton
Cassandra Marie Daringer, 8 lbs.., 3 oz., was born Tuesday, December 7, 2010 7:40 p.m. in Evanston, Illinois.
She joins her parents, Neal and Nicho...
Shhh! Garth Beatty Surprise Party
Please join us for a SURPRISE 70th birthday party for Garth Beatty.
It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 2-4 in the Fellowship Hall of the Vinton Presbyterian Church.
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