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VSHS students plan second school shooting protest walkout

Several Vinton-Shellsburg High School students plan to participate in a nationwide school walk-out to protest school shootings at 10 a.m. this morning. "We have a couple things planned," said Sadie...

VSHS students plan second school shooting protest walkout

Several Vinton-Shellsburg High School students plan to participate in a nationwide school walk-out to protest school shootings at 10 a.m. this morning. "We have a couple things planned," said Sadie...

Lita Schminke

Lita Schminke, 85, of Belle Plaine, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Belle Plaine Specialty Care Center with the love of her family surrounding her. Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, f...

Melissa Schwan among Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute Graduates

Melissa Schwan, Director of Vinton Unlimited is a graduate of the Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute held April 12 & 13 at The Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, IA. The institute provides Iowa touris...

Lita Schminke

Lita Schminke, 85, of Belle Plaine, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Belle Plaine Specialty Care Center with the love of her family surrounding her. Visitation will be held Friday, April 20, f...

Melissa Schwan among Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute Graduates

Melissa Schwan, Director of Vinton Unlimited is a graduate of the Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute held April 12 & 13 at The Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, IA. The institute provides Iowa touris...

Battle of the Books at VSMS: Students recognized for knowledge, receive letter of praise from waitress

In addition to having one of its teams earn 9th place at the recent Battle of the Books, Vinton-Shellsburg also received a unique tribute, a letter of thanks and praise from the waitress who served t...

'I can't go camping:' Student asks mother nature to 'drink less cappuccino'

It's been spring for nearly one month now. It's also a week after the 45th anniversary of the historic snow storm that left more than 20 inches on some Iowa roadways, and forced several people to take...

Battle of the Books at VSMS: Students recognized for knowledge, receive letter of praise from waitress

In addition to having one of its teams earn 9th place at the recent Battle of the Books, Vinton-Shellsburg also received a unique tribute, a letter of thanks and praise from the waitress who served t...

'I can't go camping:' Student asks mother nature to 'drink less cappuccino'

It's been spring for nearly one month now. It's also a week after the 45th anniversary of the historic snow storm that left more than 20 inches on some Iowa roadways, and forced several people to take...