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WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - December 11th, 2023 9:07 pm
Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Vinton will have its distribution this Saturday. Notice the time change: 9:00-10:30 a.m. We will set up on Friday at 3:00, at the church.We could use additional wagon pullers on Saturday. Please consider volunteering The church is located at 516 2nd Ave. in Vinton. Please bring boxes or bags to help carry groceries home!
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 11th, 2023 8:52 pm
Dr. Brian Meeker, of Virginia Gay Hospital was awarded the University of Iowa PA Program Lifetime Achievement and Service Award for his years of service to PA education. In an article from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Services, the university recognized him for mentoring between 9 and 11 students each year for decades.
VINTON LIONS CLUB - December 8th, 2023 7:33 pm
The Vinton Lions Club has continually supported the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight since 2010 by serving a chili supper at the Vinton Fire Station. They hold the distinguished honor of being the longest-serving support group of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. On September 20, 2022, a flight was named after Vinton Lions Club for their continued support.Many Veterans never received a " THANK YOU" when they returned from their service.
FFA - December 8th, 2023 11:46 am
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe first annual IAT Conference took place on the 11th of November. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA got the chance to take fourteen members to the FFA Enrichment Center for a fun day full of games, dancing, music, making new friends, and great messages on how to be a strong leader from the state officers. To start the conference, the students who attended were split up by grade level.
VINTON LIONS CLUB - December 8th, 2023 11:46 am
In 1925 Helen Keller spoke to the Lions Club International Convention asking them to become involved with supporting the blind and visually impaired. We continue that today. The Vinton Lions Club through Iowa Kidsight at the University of Iowa does eye screening of children between 6 months and 5 years of age at public schools, preschools, daycares, and special events.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 8th, 2023 11:46 am
It will be the 12th year for Raegan Junge's annual Christmas party just for veterans. The now 17-year-old will host "Raegan's Relief Veterans Christmas" welcoming veterans to a time of celebrating not only the season, but each veteran. When Junge was just six years old, she began a nonprofit and held the first Veteran's Christmas. The event brought 30 veterans for the then six-year-old.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - December 7th, 2023 4:46 pm
It's that time of the year. The lights are pulled from the attic, the Christmas tree is up and the sibling rivalry kicks off. Well, not for everyone, but in Vinton it is! In a Facebook post, Kord Sellers poked at his brother Dakoda in a bit of Christmas fun. He said in his post about his light display at 1307 B Ave. "Fun facts about the lights:- There are about 2500 individual LEDs in my show, each fully and individually programmable.
SALVATION ARMY - December 7th, 2023 2:54 am
Thank you to all those who are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. You are doing a great job!It's just fun to look at pictures. We can't get pictures of everyone ringing, but here are a few.And here is some great news...... We received a 1 ounce gold coin in the kettle on Saturday, Dec 2nd!!We are grateful for the generosity of this unknown donor.
VINTON UNLIMITED - December 6th, 2023 9:15 pm
Doug shopped locally in Vinton and won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Every week between now and Christmas, Vinton Unlimited will be drawing a winner in their Holiday Lights Punch Card Buy Local shopping incentive. Cards can be picked up at any of the participating businesses, shoppers will receive one punch on their card for every $10 they spend at those stores, when they fill in a card (10 punches) their card is placed in the weekly drawing.
VINTON LIONS CLUB - December 6th, 2023 4:25 pm
Each year the Vinton Lions Club teams up with the Vinton/Shellsburg Booster Club to provide concession food at the VSHS varsity football games. All proceeds from the Vinton Lions Club concession trailer at the games go directly to the Booster Club. Despite bad weather and only four games, the Vinton Lions Club presented a check for $2000 to the Booster Club.