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VINTON TODAY - February 11th, 2025 11:45 am

Wesley United Methodist Church is thrilled to announce a silent auction as part of their upcoming fundraising event which started on February 9 at Wesley UMC (the church by the library). Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a wide array of unique items such as a beautiful brass chandelier, P.Buckey Moss pictures (Prairie Creek Church , General Store, Erin’s Doll, Iowa Governor Mansion, General Store) some framed, posters and plates, two gorgeous stained glass windows from the church, a pretty tulip designed stained glass window, a pie a month, a certificate for a decorated cake, uniquely designed floral porch pots, gift baskets , an evening out at an outdoor concert, a handmade name quilt with ties to Vinton from the 1930’s and more, with all proceeds directly benefiting future building projects and missions to help the community of Vinton.
BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - February 11th, 2025 10:19 am
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IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - February 10th, 2025 11:01 am
The Iowa Community Corps is a new, Public Health AmeriCorps program at the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services. AmeriCorps members serve directly with community-based organizations and government agencies to tackle our state’s most pressing challenges. Members receive a living allowance and education award for their service, while gaining a professional network, skills, and professional development to forge a successful career in public health.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - February 9th, 2025 3:21 pm

The Vinton Kiwanis recently hosted Meredith Zuspann and Kelsey Fish, co-owners and co-directors of Creative Kids, who shared exciting updates about their growing childcare and education programs.Creative Kids operates at two locations—Tilford Elementary and Shellsburg Elementary. They offer a Kindergarten Wrap-Around program that currently serves approximately 30 children full-time between the two sites.
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - February 7th, 2025 11:17 am

Robert "Bob" DuCharme, the former owner of Tactical Creations in Vinton, was arrested last March 5, 2024, on a total of 10 charges:1 - Sexual Abuse, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, a Class B Felony2,3,4,5,6 - Sexual Abuse, 2nd Degree, Class B Felony7, 8- Assault with intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Misdemeanor9, 10 - Lascivious Acts with a Child - Fondle or Touch, Class C FelonyThis week DuCharme entered an Alford plea of guilt to charges 8,9 and 10.
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FFA - February 6th, 2025 7:39 pm

By Co-Reporter Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, January 22nd, eight Vinton-Shellsburg FFA seniors took the day to visit the capitol. More than 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy from 120 schools visited the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines. V-S FFA students visited with Representatives Thomas Gerhold and Derek Wulf, we got the opportunity to talk to them about what they do at the capital and some of the current discussions they have been in that are in progress.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHEAST IOWA - February 6th, 2025 7:22 pm
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is excited to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship application process, offering students the opportunity to receive a share of over $700,000 in scholarships. The deadline to apply is 8 p.m. on March 12.The CFNEIA scholarship program supports high school, college, and adult students in pursuing higher education.
IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH - February 5th, 2025 11:46 am
By Robin OpsahlIowa lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require Iowa schools to replace in educational materials any references to the Gulf of Mexico with “Gulf of America” and “Denali” with “Mount McKinley.”House Study Bill 97 comes weeks after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. Department of the Interior would work with the U.
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BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - February 5th, 2025 11:15 am
VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - February 4th, 2025 12:14 pm
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