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Iowa voters can expect changes in ID procedures in future election
The voters who participated in the September school board elections received a small flier informing them of future changes to Iowa voter ID requirements.
"We were asked to share that information s...
Homecoming: Twins, costumes, and Top 10 King and Queen candidates
Window painting is among the more visible VS Homecoming traditions. Many downtown stores now contain painted windows or banners hanging throughout the week. Beth Miller paints a comet on the Barn... BETSY L. HILMER-WOLF-RUITER
Betsy Hilmer Wolfe Ruiter
Betsy L. Hilmer-Wolf-Ruiter, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in her home surrounded by caring family and friends after a strong battle with can... See you at the Pole: Prayer gathering set for 7:30 Wednesday morning at VSHS
Vinton-Shellsburg students and area adults are invited to the local event that is part of the national "See You at the Pole" prayer event that takes place nationwide on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
The See... VSHS students receive Academic Awards
Vinton-Shellsburg High School students recently received Acadamic Awards for their work last year. Seniors, Juniors and sophomores were recognized for their success in the classroom.
Honorees inclu...
Man injured in Sept. 4 crash dies from injuries
Dennis VanSlyke, 61, of Vinton, died last Thursday, Sept. 21, of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Sept. 4, just west of Vinton.
The Benton County Sheriff's Office, along with North B...
Upper Iowa University announces Summer 2017 Dean's List
Upper Iowa University announces the Dean's List for the 2017 Summer Session. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. The ho...
Football Update: How area teams are doing as half-way point approaches
Tonight (Week 5) marks the half-way point for the 2016 high school football season in Iowa.
Vinton-Shellsburg is 0-4 heading into its Class 3A District 5 contest at South Tama (2-2) tonight. Injuri...
VGH's Health & Wellness Fair scheduled for September 30 in Belle Plaine
Virginia Gay Hospital is excited to announce the plans for a Community Health & Wellness Fair scheduled on Saturday, September 30. The event will be held from 8 am to Noon at the Belle Plaine Comm... VS-Union swimmers honor seniors, win big in only home meet of season
VSU swim team, from left: Amanda Cardenas, Clarissa Carolan, Lizzie Moore, Kaitlyn, Natalie Tecklenburg, Geordyn Webster, Emily Levis, and Arabella Shepard.
Freshman Emily Levis competes in an ea...