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VSMS Food Fair teaches students about culture of foreign countries
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
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 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,
“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...