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Bill banning handheld cellphone use while driving heads to governor’s desk
By Robin OpsahlAfter years of failed starts, the Iowa Legislature has finally sent legislation banning the handheld use of cellphones while driving to Gov. Kim Reynolds.The Iowa House passed Sena...
Vinton Shellsburg April Menu
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Severe Weather Spotter Training Seminar Thursday, March 27
On Thursday, March w7, 2025, the public is invited to a seminar that will last approximately 2 hours. All emergency services, law enforcement, school personnel, public works, Benton County EMA Spotter... Vinton-Shellsburg Difference Maker: Amber Pattee
3. We are proud to recognize Amber Pattee as this month’s Vinton-Shellsburg Difference Maker! Amber has been named District Coach of the Year by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association (IGCA)—a ... Vinton Police Department Log for March 17-23, 2025
Vinton Police Department Log for March 17-23, 2025All 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...
2025 VPL Annual Community Survey
The Vinton Public Library is conducting the 2025 VPL Annual Community Survey.Please take a moment to fill it out and give them your input!Click below!2025 Annual Community Survey... Whose DNA is it?
The company known as 23andMe have begun the process of filing bankruptcy. For those who don't know what this company does, it collects DNA. The DNA is then analyzed and it has been helpful for the use...
Vinton Shellsburg Administrator/Director Reports
The Vinton-Shellsburg administrators reported on a variety of academic, extracurricular, and operational updates. At the high school, ACT testing faced technical difficulties but was successfully comp... Set It and Forget It!!!
By Eric Schares, Roadside ManagerSo you’ve planted your tree and now all you have to do is sit back and
wait 30 years to enjoy the shade, right? Wrong, there are still many
things you can do... "Team Dave and Rick" and Co. settle Lawsuit
This article will attempt to lay out the facts of the case and try to condense the lawsuit. You will see numbers inside of parentheses, these indicate the page where the information can be found. Foll...