An 8th-grader describes his energy-saving GreenSchools! project to Iowa Senator

VINTON TODAY
June 23, 2010 10:33 am

James McGirt American Forest Foundation Yesterday, one of Project Learning Tree’s Iowa GreenSchools! families, the Isbells, along with AFF’s Melissa Harden (far right) and James McGirt (far left), were afforded the opportunity to meet with Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and his staff.

The nearly-forgotten history of Minne Estema Park

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 15, 2010 10:42 am

Just about every day I drive past Minne Estema and never really gave it much thought, until.....there was a brief discussion on our Facebook page about a steamboat being part of our history in Vinton, and I believe someone mentioned that Minne Estema used to be a resort at one time.

A View from the Back Porch

VINTON TODAY
June 8, 2010 10:46 am

Sent in by Sandy Noren, a few pictures of the plants that she has on her back porch along with a note that General helps her to take care of t

VSMS Food Fair teaches students about culture of foreign countries

VINTON TODAY
June 7, 2010 10:20 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Expanded Learning Students shared lessons and food from several other countries with their fellow students last week.

A picture from the flower garden

VINTON TODAY
June 4, 2010 12:45 pm

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

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 28, 2010 11:22 am

  On Wednesday afternoon, May 26, Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing and Rehab hosted a reception to honor retiring Activity Coordinator, Mary Simnacher.

KIRKWOOD HONORS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS:

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 17, 2010 12:19 pm

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 excellence.

Alzheimer's takes the mind of a Vinton coach

JEFF HOLMES
May 17, 2010 10:43 am

“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 of things to come.

VINTON-SHELLSBURG GRADUATE AMY MEYER ON MISSIONARY PROJECT FOR SUMMER

VINTON TODAY
May 17, 2010 10:43 am

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.

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

VINTON TODAY
May 13, 2010 4:53 pm

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 of our School Board Recognition Week tribute to those who serve on the V-S School Board.