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VGH Announces Appointment of Tina M. Eden as Chief Executive Officer
Virginia Gay Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina M. Eden as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of dedicated service to Virginia Gay Hospital, Eden brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to community healthcare.Eden has been serving as Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer since August 2024 while continuing her role as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Bill banning handheld cellphone use while driving heads to governor’s desk
By Robin OpsahlAfter years of failed starts, the Iowa Legislature has finally sent legislation banning the handheld use of cellphones while driving to Gov. Kim Reynolds.The Iowa House passed Senate File 22 on a 84-11 vote Wednesday. The legislation is an expansion of Iowa’s current laws banning texting while driving to cover any handheld use of a cell phone.
Severe Weather Spotter Training Seminar Thursday, March 27
On Thursday, March w7, 2025, the public is invited to a seminar that will last approximately 2 hours. All emergency services, law enforcement, school personnel, public works, Benton County EMA Spotters and anyone interested in learning about severe weather is encouraged to attend.The Quad Cities National Weather Service Forecast Office out of Davenport, Iowa will be conducting this training seminar in cooperation with Benton County EMA. Vinton-Shellsburg Difference Maker: Amber Pattee
3. We are proud to recognize Amber Pattee as this month’s Vinton-Shellsburg Difference Maker! Amber has been named District Coach of the Year by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association (IGCA)—a prestigious honor voted on by her coaching peers. Since 1984, the IGCA has recognized outstanding coaches, and this award is among the highest accolades a coach can receive. Vinton Police Department Log for March 17-23, 2025
Vinton Police Department Log for March 17-23, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.Two A
2025 VPL Annual Community Survey
The Vinton Public Library is conducting the 2025 VPL Annual Community Survey.Please take a moment to fill it out and give them your input!Click below!2025 Annual Community Survey Whose DNA is it?
The company known as 23andMe have begun the process of filing bankruptcy. For those who don't know what this company does, it collects DNA. The DNA is then analyzed and it has been helpful for the users to find out what kinds of illnesses they and their families might be disposed to getting in the future. 23andMe is also used to find relatives through DNA matches.
Vinton Shellsburg Administrator/Director Reports
The Vinton-Shellsburg administrators reported on a variety of academic, extracurricular, and operational updates. At the high school, ACT testing faced technical difficulties but was successfully completed in small groups, 24 new members were inducted into NHS, and spring activities, including track, speech, and FFA competitions, are underway. Parent-teacher conference attendance was low, especially among upperclassmen, and student scheduling for 2025-26 is in progress. Set It and Forget It!!!
By Eric Schares, Roadside ManagerSo you’ve planted your tree and now all you have to do is sit back and
wait 30 years to enjoy the shade, right? Wrong, there are still many
things you can do to maximize the quality and longevity of your tree.“But Eric, you are the Roadside Manager, why are you talking about
trees?” Although that is true and usually in the roadside setting you are
removing trees instead of planting them, I still have a passion for trees
and tree care.