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Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament presents donation to Virginia Gay Foundation
The Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation once again extends a sincere thank-you to the Murphy family, and their friends and loved ones, who have donated so generously to so many Virginia Ga... Concrete, drawing and crafting: Belle Plaine artist Shines at State Fair
When Belle Plaine artist Jane Hrabak was checking out art competitions at the 2016 Iowa State Fair, she ran across a contest that called for artists to decorate a concrete statue. Intrigued by the ... No Dollar General in Shellsburg: Council rejects annexation request
The Shellsburg City Council held the public hearing on the proposed annexation of the property south of Shellsburg for the purpose of a Dollar General Store being built.
After hearing public c...
Lions Club receives $10K grant for tornado victims
As application deadlines for families impacted by the July 17th EF2 tornado approach, more assistance has become available to help them. The Iowa Individual Assistance Program deadline is August 3... Concrete, drawing and crafting: Belle Plaine artist Shines at State Fair
Jane Hrabak earned 2nd place in the Novice division in the State Fair concrete painting contest with this tribute to Belle Plaine's Post 39.
Earlier this year, while Belle Plaine artist Jane Hraba...
VS golf tournament fund-raiser set for Sept. 17
The Vinton Shellsburg Boys and Girls Golf Teams Four Person Best Shot Golf Tournament
Takes palce Saturday, September 17,&...
Many thanks for donated band instruments; many musicians have been helped
By VSMS Band Director Jodi Bierschenk
To be in band or to not be in band? This is a big question for Vinton-Shellsburg beginning band students. It is a proven fact that learning to play a musi...
Leaders say IBSSS decision should be \'very long process\'
At the first of what will most likely be many meetings about the future of the Iowa Braille and Sight-Saving School campus – and whether or not the City of Vinton should become its new owner ...
Farm to School: VS seeks to serve more locally-grown produce in cafeterias
During "Back to School Night" at Tilford Elementary, students and their families also received a taste of "Farm to School," program that is just beginning in the Vinton-Sh... Important 'Welcome To Medicare' meeting at Virginia Gay
Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help wi...