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The annual VSCSD and VSEA Reception will be held on Wednesday, May 14, from 4-5:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center. At 4:30 p.m. we will recognize our retiring staff and end of the year honorees. The award winners are:Teacher of the Year - Shelly PattersonSupport Staff of the Year - Kris Ferguson and Teresa TuckerFriends of Education - Roxanne Fuller and Brenda SuttonUnion Member of the Year - Marsha FurlongRetirees include:Shirale Hanson, 41 YearsJim Struve, 38 YearsCara Patterson, 36.

Tori Richart of  Vinton-Shellsburg and Kyla Shaull of Belle Plaine were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 27 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.The statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 424 high school seniors from across Iowa.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:HF 117: A bill for an act establishing the National Guard Service Professional Qualification Scholarship Program.HF 118: A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the National Guard Service Scholarship Program.SF 275: A bill for an act requiring the director of the Department of Education to develop and administer a purple star school initiative.

As part of the Shellsburg Area Community Group’s (SACG) ongoing efforts to improve the city's park areas, the Parks Committee undertook the task of researching, funding, acquiring and installing a steel shaded canopy and picnic table on a concrete pad during the fall of 2024. It is at the East end of Memorial Park. SACG received a generous grant from the Benton County Community Foundation.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:SF 470: A bill for an act relating to prior authorization for dental care services, notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated, and the recovery of overpayments by a dental carrier.HF 805: A bill for an act relating to the practice of dental assistants without registration by the dental board.

Meeting to focus on college’s workforce and training efforts in Benton County Kirkwood Community College will hold the next meeting of the institution’s Benton County Leadership Council on May 15, from 1-2:30 p.m., at Kirkwood's Benton County Center in Vinton. Kirkwood President Kristie Fisher, college officials, local community leaders and members of the general public are all expected to be in attendance.

At its April meeting, the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Directors approved several key items in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, including a new elementary literacy curriculum and personnel changes. Superintendent Kyle Koeppen also provided updates on negotiations, scholarships, and upcoming public forums on facility improvements.

Post Prom 2025 would like to thank all the community sponsors, committee members, and parent volunteers for helping us provide a safe and fun Post Prom party for the Vinton-Shellsburg Junior and Senior classes. We are thankful to live in such a supportive community, because we truly could not do it without you!Post Prom Sponsors:AirFXBarron Chiropractic/Stacie MarzenBeast & BirdBerry’s LanesBlessed DuoBrickside Brew and ChewCameron’s Clothing CoCasey’sCedar Rapids KernelsCedar Valley Bank and TrustChick-fil-AClickStopCobblestone Inn and SuitesCranky Hank’sCrumbl CookiesDavid Happel Law OfficesECI RECEdward JonesErvin Motor CoFarewayFarmer’s Savings Bank and TrustFreddy’s Frozen CustardGriffith CollisionH2 PizzaHenkle Creek MercantileHyVee Dollar FreshIMCAJohn Leonard State Farm InsuranceKwik StarLa Grange PharmacyLa’James International CollegeLocal EditionLotus RestaurantMartin Eye ClinicMcDowell’sMossman Law FirmPhillips Funeral HomesPizza RanchRobert Fischer Law FirmRooster Detailing and AutoRoy’s FoodlandSchminke ExcavatingSpare TimeDr.

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