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Iowa’s Unified Allocation Plan receives first-in-the-nation approval
-- First step in aligning federal education funding with statewide priorities -- Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that Iowa is the first state in th...
FFA Cookie Walk Brings Holiday Cheer to the Community
By: Co-Reporter, Bri Dulin The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter hosted a Cookie Walk on Friday, December 19th to celebrate the holiday season and give back to the community. The day before the event, FFA...
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The Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for year2026 from non-profit organizations serving the Vinton, Iowa community. Each grant awardedshall be for a specif...
Just Like Ever Other Year, We Say Thank You Benton County!
Pictured: Santa showed up to ring the bell at Fareway this season, as he often does. Joining in the Red Kettle Fundraising for the Salvation Army of Benton County, were Greg Walston and Fareway leader... Gov. Reynolds opts into federal education tax credit program
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her plan to opt into a federal education tax credit program, set to begin in 2027, that will expand school choice in Iowa. “Iowa believes in empowering ev...
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Iowa to scrap Healthy Kids Iowa in favor of federal, summer feeding program
State restrictions on sugary drinks and snacks will apply to the programBy Cami KoonsEligible Iowa households can receive a monthly allotment to spend on certain food items at the grocery store throug...
Belle Plaine, Center Point and Van Horne receive DNR Fire Assistance Grants
Nearly $350,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 105 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer ...
Shellsburg Public Library Recap of 2025
Thanks to generous grants and funding, 2025 was a wonderful year of growth and updates for Shellsburg Public Library.Kicking off 2025, Shellsburg Public Library received a grant from the Benton County...
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2025 Calendar Year Breaks Record for Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced 2025 was a record-breaking calendar year for reuniting unclaimed property from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt with individuals and businesses. Valued at more than $33.6 ...
VS FFA Annual Fruit Sales Fundraiser!
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter recently wrapped up its annual fruit sales fundraiser, which took place over the past couple of months. This fundraiser is one of the cha...
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