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VSMS Food Fair teaches students about culture of foreign countries

Katie Hancock and Brandon Price chose Italy for their Food Fair presentation at VSMS. The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Expanded Learning Students shared lessons and food from several other countries with their fellow students last week.   Five displays were set up i...

A picture from the flower garden

Not a breaking news story here, but just a little visual enjoyment from the Jill Lockard-Bopps backyard flower garden.  ...

Activity Coordinator Mary Simnacher Retires From VGH Nursing and Rehab

Jessica Birker and Mary Simnacher stand by the plant donated in honor of Mary upon her retirement.   On Wednesday afternoon, May 26, Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing and Rehab hosted a reception to honor retiring Activity Coordinator, Mary Simnacher.  After 38 years of service to Virg...

KIRKWOOD HONORS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS:

KIRKWOOD HONORS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS: Nearly 150 Saluted in April 26 Ceremonies   On April 26 Kirkwood Community College devoted an afternoon to honor academic and community exce...

Alzheimer's takes the mind of a Vinton coach

“Once proud and full of passion, he fought the cause of man. Many people loved his courage; many followed his commands. “He changed the old into the new and the course ...

VINTON-SHELLSBURG GRADUATE AMY MEYER ON MISSIONARY PROJECT FOR SUMMER

Amy second from left sining with the Campus Crusade Band at Iowa State Amy Meyer from Garrison, a Vinton-Shellsburg 2007 graduate and Iowa State University Student, will be heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on a missionary project this summer.  The project ...

We just had to ask... Vinton-Shellsburg School Board member Angela Hazen

Angela Hazen of rural Vinton is one of the new members on the Vinton-Shellsburg School Board. Like other School Board members, she has answered our questions, serious and not-so-serious, as part o...

Local Resident Makes Trip and Answers,

Area Resident Bill Keller makes trip to Haiti with Wings of Hope (4th fromthe left) “So how are things in Haiti?”  It’s I question I get asked frequently from friends familiar with my trips there.  The questions are heart felt and filled with genuine co...

We just had to ask... V-S School Board member Sue Gates

Sue Gates once sat on a roof to read a book, and is married to a gardener who pleads with her not to cook vegetables. She's also one of the newest members of the Vinton-Shellsburg School Board....

We just had to ask.... V-S School Board member Megan Rickels

  Megan Rickels has saved a statue of the Virgin Mary from a defiling, X-rayed an arm and a hand that were not attached to each other, and has been a member of a book club that has met mon...