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Commencement: VS seniors receive diplomas

The Class of 2017 will help the human race "encounter a new kind of spirit," said graduate Logan Murray, who was chosen to give the student address at Sunday's commencement. The seniors chose for t...

Cast of Annie Announced

ACT I of Benton County is pleased to announce our cast for the upcoming production of Annie! We look forward to five performances the weekend of September 8, 9, and 10! Roles with a ______________ a...

The future monument to the Class of 2017

To the Class of 2017 (and anyone else who chooses to pay attention): I have been on a journey recently, a journey that may have some similarities to yours. But first: It would not be a true grad...

Cedar Valley Nature Trail reopened in Center Point thru Memorial Day

By Ryan Schlader Cedar Valley Nature Trail has reopened in Center Point through Memorial Day weekend 3.5-mile hard surfacing project is nearly complete. After several months of construction, the...

Thieves take memories of family's late loved one from Vinton storage area

Crystal Major: Family says items reminding them of their late daughter have been stolen from Vinton. In a recent burglary of a storage area in Vinton, someone took a few items of mod...

Vikette golfers celebrate at Ehlingers

Continuing a tradition that began a few years ago, the VS Vikette golf team members gathered at Ehlinger's on Thursday to paint windows and enjoy a free meal from McDonald's. The team will compete in ...

VS graduation set for 2 p.m. Sunday; to be steamed on district's Cube page

Those who cannot attend the 2017 Vinton-Shellsburg graduation may view it online, on the VS Cube page. Graduation begins at 2 p.m. in the VSHS gym. See the link to watch online HERE....

Virginia Gay Hospital and the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation award $16,000 in scholarships

Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing & Rehab and the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of their annual scholarship awards to area stu...

VS FFA member describes experience of seeking state office

By: Brittany Hansen, Co-Reporter On April 5th and 6th, Erin Cantrell, currently a senior and serving as the 2016-2017 Treasurer for the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapterand a VS FFA officer team went d...

Vinton Sesquicentennial Planning Underway; city to mark 150th anniversary in summer of 2019

By Melissa Schwan, Vinton Unlimited While 2019 may seem like an eternity away, a group of individuals are already thinking and talking about celebrations for the City of Vinton. As we begin to m...