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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 13-19, 2020

 All Charges are subject to review by The Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Covid update: Monday

As of 5:00 p.m. on Monday night, there have been 23 reported cases in Benton County out of the 246 people tested. There has been one death, in the county in of an 83 year old from Blairstown.

Sunday COVID Update

Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 389 additional positive cases for a total of 2,902 positive cases. There have been an additional 1,214 negative tests for a total of 21,648 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Saturday: Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, additional deaths confirmed

Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 181 additional positive cases for a total of 2,513 positive cases. There have been additional 974 negative tests for a total of 20,434 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Iowa schools to extend closures through end of school year

Schools will continue voluntary and required continuous learning plans while school buildings are closedGov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue to offer continuous learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Covid-19 Update: Friday

Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 191 additional positive cases for a total of 2,332 positive cases. There have been additional 926 negative tests for a total of 19,460 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Minutes of the VSCSD Board of DIrectors

Minutes of the Regular MeetingBoard of DirectorsVinton-Shellsburg Community SchoolsApril 13, 2020Call to OrderPresident Rob Levis called the regular meeting to order at 5:01 p.

Governors Declaration for Area 6 in Iowa (That's us)

Click to viewAccording to the declaration as of tonight at midnight, we are only allowed to meet with people from our own households.  Weddings, funerals, spiritual or religious gatherings of more than 10 are prohibited.