Vinton Shellsburg Closes School on Monday, March 15

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 16, 2020 3:18 am

Following the Governor's announcement today, Vinton-Shellsburg will be closing schools tomorrow."Based on Governor Reynold's recommendation, school will be closed tomorrow.

Benton County Democratic Convention Postponed

BENTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS
March 15, 2020 10:01 pm

Rosemary Schwartz, Chair of the Benton County Democratic Central Committee has announced that the March 21 County Convention has been postponed due to the Covid 19 pandemic sweeping the country.

COVID-19 community spread confirmed in Iowa

VINTON TODAY
March 15, 2020 3:02 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of an Iowan with COVID-19, for a total of 18 positive cases.

Greetings from Under the Golden Dome

SENATOR TIM KAPUCIAN
March 13, 2020 4:57 pm

While we continue to work on bills and put the budget together, we are also monitoring COVID-19.At the time of this article most of the cases are isolated to Johnson County and were all older adults (61-80 years) and were on the same Egyptian cruise.

Recap of March 9 School Board meeting

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 13, 2020 3:39 pm

The board met in regular session on Monday, March 9, 2020 in the board room at Central Office. All members answered roll call with the exception of Mike Timmermans.

Andrew Elwick Sworn in as New Council Member for 2nd Precinct

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 13, 2020 2:20 pm

At Thursday night's City Council meeting Cindy Michael, the City Clerk, swore in the newest member to the city council. Carrying on the family tradition of service, Andrew Elwick was sworn in as the 2nd Precinct's councilman.

iVinton to include Free Fiber to each home that signs up for a Site Survey

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 12, 2020 4:28 am

The iVinton project is getting ready to gear up again with contractors bringing in several crews to finish building the fiber network. Residents are encouraged to contact the iVinton office if you haven't yet had crews to your home to run the conduit (the tube that holds the fiber) to your house.

City Council Agenda 3/12/20

CITY OF VINTON
March 12, 2020 2:24 am

City Hall 7:00 p.m.1. Call to order and roll call2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Oath of Office for Andrew Elwick, Councilman 2nd Ward4. Approve Agenda5. Consent Agenda   a.

SF571 for Shared Parenting Passes through Senate

VINTON TODAY
March 11, 2020 3:44 pm

Families United Action Network, announced today that SF571, a bill brought by Families United Action Network and sponsored by Senator Brad Zaun, for the rebuttable presumption of Shared Parenting, has passed through the Senate with a 30-18 vote.

Benton County Board of Supervisor Minutes 3/3/20

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
March 10, 2020 4:20 pm

March 3, 2020                The Benton County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with Supervisors Primmer, Bierschenk and Seeman  were all present.