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Primary Election: What is the Primary Election?

What is the Primary Election?The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General Election. Party Affiliation The biggest difference between th...

CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON BEGINS TODAY, MONDAY, MAY 13

Updated: April 30 If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rap...

Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At Fareway

Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At FarewayFor the week of Monday, May 13th through Saturday, 18th, you will have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit.Please say ...

Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors receive approximately $150,000 in Scholarships

Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients received approximately $150,000 in scholarship awards at this year's awards night. Each year, the community rallies around the graduates to s...

4th St. Diner in search of Rhubarb: Update

Update:A hearty Thank You for all the rhubarb donations and offers of rhubarb donations for our meal program.  We are so blessed to be in a supportive community.  We have received ...

Vinton-Shellsburg Students compete in World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

See this article for more information Vinton Today - VS FFA Members Participate in the Global Challenge Paper!Students who competed are in the photo left to right:Bridgette Castle, Climate Change...

VS FFA Members Participate in the Global Challenge Paper!

Bridgette Castle, Izzie Birker, Grayce McClintock, Andrew Pingenot holding their Norman Borlaug Scholarship certificates. Editor's Note: A press release from the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute concerning this same event can be seen here:  Vinton Today - Vinton-Shellsburg Students compete in World food Prize Iowa...

Vinton Shellsburg to participate in Free Summer Lunch Program

Vinton Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and under without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, colo...

Recker Sworn in to fill 4th Ward Council Seat

Thursday night's council meeting began with the swearing in of Wesley Recker (pronounced Raker) to the 4th Ward council seat. Recker takes the seat that was vacated by Bethany Gates. Also in attendan...

Bubbling with Fun

If you know Tom and Eunice Pingenot, you know they are one couple that is just "bubbling" with fun. They "bubble" whenever they can, wherever they can. They've "bubbled" in several small towns surroun...