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Below you will find a link to our annual community survey. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to provide your responses. Gathering community feedback is one of our accreditation standards through the State Library of Iowa.

The Vinton Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert as scam messages and fraudulent phone calls continue circulating throughout the area — and even Police Chief Ted Paxton recently found himself targeted by scammers.

We are excited to launch the Little Miss Benton County Program — a fun and encouraging program designed to help girls build confidence, leadership skills, friendships, and a love for community involvement and agriculture! This program is open to youth in Benton County and will provide opportunities to participate in local events, represent agriculture, and grow in a supportive environment.

The Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs and the Red Cedar Chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosted their annual event on Saturday May 16 at the Ike's facility north of Vinton.

Story Updated 5/18/26 with new information packet from the NWS.---Below is the weather packet from the National Weather Service concerning tonight's possible weather.

Students in grades 3–12 invited to submit artwork inspired by important figures in American historyTo mark this year’s U.S. Semiquincentennial, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has committed $730,000 to sponsor a Freedom 250 national student art competition honoring important figures of American history.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District proudly recognized its 2026 retirees and annual award recipients during a special Awards Ceremony and Public Open House held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children at no charge and will be the same for all participants, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability.

It’s time for our library’s annual community input survey! Please take a moment and help the library with your input!   https://www.surveymonkey.

There are going to be strong to severe thunderstorms possible at times throughout the weekend.Key Messages● Occasional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight through Monday (5/15 - 5/18), but with prolonged dry periods as well.