Government

Recap of Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Meeting

Below is a recap of the second September school board meeting held last night:Special Board Recognition: Don Entas for being a DIFFERENCE MAKER in our community. Don is our neighbor across t...

Time is Running Out-Respond to the Census Today

The Census count will end September 30.  While the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters presented significant challenges, there are easy ways to respond and be counted -- online at 202...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 14-20, 2020

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 14-20, 2020All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminalcharge is merely an accusation and the De...

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING September 22, 2020

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETINGSeptember 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.Benton County Board of Supervisors Room** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed atcertain...

Schwan to fill City Clerk Position

Melissa Schwan to fill Vinton City Clerk position The Vinton City Council held a work session before the regular council meeting a little more than a week ago. Three city officials have been interviewing candidates for the new City Clerk position. Th...

V-S School Board Meeting agenda Monday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.

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Reynold's new proclamation continues State Public Health Emergency Declaration

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Disaster Recovery Center in Cedar Rapids to Close September 26

Help is still available for derecho survivors A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close in Linn County on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m.  However, help for survivors of the August d...

September 2020 V-S Newsletter

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USDA to Temporarily Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for All V-S Students

Free Meals Q&A  •      How are students getting free meals?•  The USDA extended a waiver that allows all children to ...