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2018 Officers for Center Point Historical Society

The Center Point Historical Society welcomed more than 100 guests at the Depot Museum as part of Main St. Holiday Sunday evening Dec. 11. Guests rode the city hayride from festivities on Main Stree...

Santa, You've Got Mail from Mrs. Neblung's 1st Graders!

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Legion Post 57 celebrates $20K USAA Sweepstakes prize

Speakers discussed the history of Post 57 and the impact of the $20,000 prize. SAL Detachment of Iowa Commander Gary Bonesteel, American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan and ALR Iowa Chapter 166 President Kaye Bonesteel. They were among many veterans leaders celebrating w...

Elwick leads Stormin' Vikings at Williamsburg

By Rob Levis, Coach Tuesday night the Vinton Shellsburg / CPU swim team traveled to Williamsburg to face the host Raiders and the Oskaloosa Indians, coming away with a split on the evening. The Storm...

VS wrestlers compete in CPU JV meet

Below are the results from the CPU JV wrestling tournament, where VS wrestlers were among the competitors. CPU JV Tournament Div. 1 John Engler's place is 3rd and has scored 5.00 team points. R...

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VSHS T1 honor roll

Vinton-Shellsburg High School has announced its First Trimester Honor Roll. To see the list, click here:t1honorroll...

Play Vinton Project Update: Tilford Kids Speak on Playground Ideas!

By Brad Barker The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department recently invited Tilford Elementary students to provide thoughts on what their dream playground would include. We figure kids know play b...

Union Robotics program continues with Lego League successes

Union Lego League teams have competed in regional events, and one team, the Pipe Cleaners, did well enough to advance to the State event next month. Advisor Wendy Scheel offered the following r...

Cookie Walk in Newhall: Area families help others at Christmas time

Three area families will continue their Christmas tradition of making and selling cookies to raise money to help others, with a cookie walk at St. John Lutheran Church of Newhall on Sunday. The Boy...