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Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Meeting Summary – October 20, 2025

Shelley Hasiman and Erica Sparks recognized for their quick action during a lunch break assisting a student The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education met on Monday, October 20, at Central Office. All board members were present, with Director Darin Humiston joining via Zoom.President Tom Burke addressed the a...

Holiday With a Cop gearing up to help Santa

It's just about that time of the year again! Time to lend Santa a hand! Each year, the Vinton Police Department, Sheriff's Department and sometimes the Iowa State Patrol lend their officers for a nigh...
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Community colleges could see reduced funding under Iowa DOGE recommendation

By Robin OpsahlIowa community colleges could see reduced funds for high-demand job training programs if some recommendations from the Iowa DOGE task force report are implemented by the state Legislatu...

Kelly Steffen – Iowa Social Studies Teacher of the Year!

I’m excited to share some great news. Vinton-Shellsburg High School teacher Kelly Steffen has been selected as the Iowa Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year!This is a statewide honor ...

Vinton Public Library to receive $10,000 gift as part of the Carnegie Libraries

On Wednesday, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced that each Carnegie Libraries would receive $10,000 in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration...
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Fall Leaf Cleanup Schedule

Fall Leaf Information The Street Department has begun curbside leaf pickup for the season. Pickup will continue as long as leaves are plentiful and weather permits. Please place leaves 12 inches from...

Grow Smart, Stay Safe: V-S FFA helps out at Ag Safety Day

Bridgette Castle observing her group at the Auger Safety Station. By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn a Saturday in September Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members helped to teach younger kids the importance of safety in agriculture. The day was filled with hands-on activities, in...

GoFundMe page set up to cover Funeral expenses of Offerman Family

Following the accident on Friday involving a Vinton woman, 37-year-old Crystal Offerman, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover her funeral expenses. Offerman's Jeep was rear-ended by a Vinto...
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Introducing the Grade‑Alignment Scenario: Information & Next Steps

There will be two more opportunities for parents to learn more about the proposed Grade-Allignment Scenario November 10, 2025Shellsburg Elementary6:30 PMNovember 13, 2025Tilford Elementary6:30 PMGrad...

Frush, Reserve Champion, LaPorte-Dysart FFA 5th in Milk Quality & Products Event

The La Porte-Dysart FFA Chapter was among 25 teams from across Iowa who made their way to Manchester in September to take part in the 2025 Iowa FFA Milk Quality & Products Career Development Event...
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