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VINTON GUILD OF FINE ARTS - September 26th, 2025 12:40 pm

One of the many free activities that will take place this year, as part of Vinton’s “Big Read” initiative, will be a Community Art Contest to take place October 1 – December 1, 2025. Vinton’...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - September 26th, 2025 12:18 pm

Shellsburg native Shadoe Vogt has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming November 4th city elections.Vogt, who has lived in Shellsburg his entire life, says his decision to run c...
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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - September 26th, 2025 11:46 am

With harvest underway, combines, grain carts and other large equipment are appearing on Iowa roads. Drivers are reminded to slow down and share the road with farm machinery this fall.“As this week i...
VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - September 26th, 2025 11:45 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is proud to announce that Trey Dooley, a senior at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigi...
FFA - September 25th, 2025 12:02 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Thursday, September 5th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual Middle School Fire Up, giving 13 younger students the chance to learn more about agricultur...
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IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - September 25th, 2025 11:58 am

By Robin OpsahlGov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday her administration’s efforts to implement “science of reading” and math education efforts have resulted in higher scores for Iowa students on nati...
IOWA HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - September 25th, 2025 11:34 am
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is advancing a bold new vision for supporting vulnerable Iowans. With a focus on integration, efficiency, and person-centered care, Iowa HHS...
VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - September 24th, 2025 8:54 pm
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrasta...
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VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - September 24th, 2025 8:40 pm

At the September 11 Vinton City Council meeting, Mayor Bud Maynard administered the Oath of Office to Kody Pierson and Zachary Staab. The two will join the Vinton Police Department. Staab a lifelong r...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - September 23rd, 2025 8:10 pm

Bob DuCharme, former owner of Tactical Creations, was charged earlier this year with three charges including:-Assault with intent to commit sexual Abuse, a misdemeanor -two counts of Lascivios acts wi...
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