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The Nature of things Spring 2024 Newsletter
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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.M. Information Technology is still on.Re: Possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
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 opportunities we have, the traditions that shape our families, the people we interact with and exposure to places around the country. Cub Scout Pack 47 would like our community to join together in remembering the freedoms we have as Americans and how this came to be. 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 hand to make the donation from the Marian Council 3893, Knight of Columbus were Rob Levis and Craig Ollinger. Also pictured were Greg Walston who works with Old School Produce as well as the Iowa State Extension office in Vinton, Judy Neal and Elaine Bearbower who both volunteer for the Food Pantry. 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 any board member or Dorothy Readnour at bndread@netins.net
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, and childhood. It has come to serve as a physical reminder of the great childhoods we want for all children. As a symbol, the cyclical nature of the pinwheel calls to mind the positive cycles of love and support we want to help families create. 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 Foundation board members are pleased to announce they are now accepting grant applications from non-profit Vinton area groups, for the 2024-grant program. The following grant applications may be applied for: the Vinton Community Foundation, the L. 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 competitions before loading up on the bus for the ride to Waukon. The bus ride there was filled with singing and practicing for the day ahead of them. District Convention started at 9:00 am. 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 make entry or being found in Iowa an aggravated misdemeanor for people who have been denied admission, deported or otherwise removed from the U.S., of if they have an order to leave the country outstanding.