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Vinton-Shellsburg back to school Newsletter
Vinton Shellsburg Parents! Be sure to take a few minutes to check out all of the new events happening at Vinton Shellsburg this year! The Back to School Newsletter is below!{{{Summer_Back_to_School_Ne...
Attorney General Bird Reminds Iowans of New Crypto Law now in Effect
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that a new state law protecting Iowans from losing money to scammers through cryptocurrency ATMs goes into effect today. “The legislature acted whe...
Scuttled sale of care facility to troubled out-of-state company sparks lawsuit
By Clark KauffmanA lawsuit between two health care providers is shedding new light on the scuttled sale of an eastern Iowa assisted living facility to a troubled company that runs substance-abuse trea...
In-Law Suites now legal across iowa
As of July 1, 2025, Iowa counties and cities are required to allow at least one Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) — also known as an “in-law suite” — on the same lot as a single-family home. The l...
Heavy Rains Bring More Flooding to Vinton Streets and surrounding areas
It’s no surprise to anyone in Vinton that the saturated ground leaves little room for more rain — and Saturday morning showed it again.Overnight showers added another inch of rain to already soggy... FFA Critter Corner!: VS FFA hosts a Petting Zoo during Party in the Park
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, July 12th, 12 FFA members volunteered at the petting zoo held at Riverside Park in Vinton. They brought smiles to kids and families throughout the day by teachin... Union Community School District seeks bond approval in November
The Union Community School District's Board of Directors approved a facility improvement plan. It will address outdated facilities and gaps in safety. Priorities include new fire alarm systems and int...
Sun, Fun, and FFA: FFA Summer Outing At Jellystone Park
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Monday, June 30th, seven FFA members went to Jellystone Park in Monticello, Iowa for our Summer Outing. The day was packed with fun as the members took on the inflatable... Master Gardener partners with Dysart UMC to provide 'holistic garden'
When a parishioner approached Rev. Mechille Boldt of Dysart United Methodist Church about revamping an existing garden space, she seized the opportunity to cultivate a new ministry."Church member... Party in the Park - The Show must go on!
In spite of terrible weather that rolled into Vinton on Friday, just in time for the annual Party in the Park event, the party was in full swing on Saturday! In order to keep residents safe, a notic...