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Special Email
I missed a couple of timely items for the Vinton Shellsburg School District so I am sending out this email with a special update as well on action taken by the Benton County Supervisors....
Update: The Supervisors have changed tomorrow's agenda
For unknown reasons, the Auditor item which was previously on the agenda for tomorrow has been removed from the meeting with the Benton County Supervisors. However, topic number 15 at 9:30 A...
Here's a chance to "Flag" someone while supporting area Cub Scouts
There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is important to recognize the... Vinton Food Pantry Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus
The Vinton Food Pantry received a donation from the local Marian Council 3893 Knights of Columbus in the amount of $700. The money will go toward the purchase of supplies for the pantry. On... Garrison Cemetery Annual Meeting, April 4
The Garrison Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at the Garrison Public Library on April 4 at 2:00 PM.All Shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.Any questions can be directed to ...
Pinwheels: A Symbol of Prevention
In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention. Why? Because by its very nature, the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, a... Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Vinton Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications. One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.The Vinton Community Found... V-S FFA Advances Through District Convention
By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisSaturday, March 9th was a day to put in the books for the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter. The morning of the District Convention was tense as members practiced their competi... Iowa House sends bill making illegal immigration a state crime to governor
By Robin OpsahlHouse lawmakers sent a bill making illegal immigration a state crime in Iowa to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Tuesday.Senate File 2340 was approved on a vote of 64-30. The bill would m...
City Council Meeting starts rough, but sails through a variety of business
The Vinton City Council met on Thursday night in regular session. On the top of the agenda was the approval of a Class B retail alcohol license for Kwik Trip Inc., Class C retail license for H Squared...