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BENTON COUNTY SAFETY DAY CAMP TEACHES FARM SAFETY TO 3RD - 6TH GRADES
The Benton County Extension presented a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Camp to help children learn how to prevent injuries. With the highest rate of farm injuries occurring in children ages 5 - 14... Homecoming week began on Sunday with Seniors whitewashing the parking lot
For decades, Vinton and later Vinton-Shellsburg students celebrated homecoming by painting streets near the high school. The tradition continues but is now carried on in the high school parking lot ea... 2021 Homecoming Activities Schedule
The 2021 Homecoming Week for Vinton-Shellsburg High School is from September 26th through October 2nd. The activities scheduled for the week will be as follows:Monday, September 27th: 2:50 PM - Announ...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #39 included several Local Veterans
Several area veterans were able to take part in the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #39 this week. Some shared their photos and a bit about their trip. Darrell Williams, a Vietnam Veteran said, "I had ... Coats for Kids - Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary seeking donations
The Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary Schools are seeking donations of new or gently used and clean winter coats and snow pants. Your donation will help provide a coat and/or snow pants for a student who m...
National VFW Auxiliary President visits Local Chapter 8884
The National VFW Auxilary President Jean Hamil came to tour Iowa on September 15 and 16. As the National VFW President, she will visit al 50 states. On Wednesday the 15th, she came to visit in Vinton ... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA “Rocks” Soil Judging
By: Anabelle Hernandez, MemberOn Wednesday, September 22nd, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter went to Hawkeye Community College to participate in the District Soil Judging Contest. To prepa... Vinton Lutheran Home Assisted Living donates tree to VPRD
The Vinton Lutheran Home Assisted Living residents donated a tree to Vinton Parks and Recreation to be placed at Kiwanis Park. The residents wrote on leaves saying what they love about living in our c... Lutheran Home Residents Create Keepsakes for Area Emergency Workers
Residents of the Vinton Lutheran Home Communities might not be able to get out into the community as often as they'd like to, but that doesn't mean that we're not on their hearts. As part of Assisted ... First Christian Entertained the crowd on Saturday
The First Christian Church held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday. There were games for everyone to enjoy, a silent auction, baked goods, grab bags, and a raffle for a beautiful quilt.The church pr...