Vinton-Shellsburg Class of 1999

01/05/2026

For those that haven't heard we have lost another classmate. Sad to hear of the passing of Sarah 😞 I know she has had many health struggles the last few years 😢 -Beth Cox

10/20/2025

Hey all - reminder for this Saturday starting at 4pm. Dont forget to bring a lawn chair, cooler and byob. See event details below in comments.

08/12/2025

Read Jeff's post below 👇

09/11/2024

The BBQ at Jeff's is coming up! Anyone that would like to donate please feel free to venmo him -Whitson-6
(you will know it's him by his picture 😀)

He will be providing the meat and party potatoes. If you would like you can bring a side dish or munchie to share! Please BYOB or whatever drink you would like for yourself in your own cooler and bring a lawn chair 💺

Questions reach out to Jeffrey Whitson or ask on this post and we will try to help! Hope to see you all there! This is public so we should be able to share it. If not I made a post under the event also.

09/03/2024

Reunion Head Count - trying to see how much food we need to get. Barbecue 🍗🍔 Please comment if you will be attending Saturday at Jeff's and how many people you plan to bring with you. ⛳️ If you plan to golf Saturday morning let us know that too so we can give the golf course a head count as well. Thank you!!!

04/17/2024

Hello! Logan Walston, a middle school teacher has reached out and asked that we put this on our page. -Beth Cox

Mrs. Kris Howes-Vonstein, a long time science teacher at Vinton-Shellsburg, is retiring! We’d love for you to send a kind message of well wishes, share a memory, explain how she’s impacted you, etc. Please send your message along with a current picture of you and/or your family for her to see you now. Please send to erin.heims@govikes.org or send cards to VSMS ℅ Erin Heims (212 W. 15th Street, Vinton, IA 52349)

10/17/2023

I have some sad news. Tom Brand passed away last weekend. His obituary and details of the service are here: https://www.ewingfh.com/obituaries/thomas-m-brand/?fbclid=IwAR2Hh9EA_vEhJNTd8dHIXfsq3MIwUX3BVHtgbe9xu8xp2x3J4yPTcAlic_M_aem_ASNjDyLwdTlqTmkZpAsYU5qFoGbNB8NjfR0I0ZDUnzsNRk96Z_PUGmLOGoFItBQqpL0

Thomas Brand, 42, of West Des Moines, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ewing Funeral Home in Clarion.

01/11/2023

Hello all - we wanted to let you know that we were informed of the passing of Shaun Hesson on New Years Eve. Below is a post from his sister. If we find out more information regarding a celebration of life towards the summer we will send out more information.

07/12/2022

Hi Class of 99 - we’ve received some very sad news - Another classmate gone too soon. Stephanie (Earle) Stephane Landuyt passed away. Here is some information to support the family.

Stephane Earle was a fantastic wife, Mom and friend. She fought for … Jenni Flickinger needs your support for Medical & Memorial for Stephane Earle's Family