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Trades Talk with a Twist: Nate Edwards Visits Ag Mechanics Class
By: Gabby PowerOn April 17, 2025, students in the Agricultural Mechanics class at Vinton-Shellsburg High School got more than just a lesson, they got real-world insight from a hometown expert. Nate Edwards, fourth-generation owner of Edwards Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning in Vinton, stopped by to speak with students about his business, the value of skilled trades, and even explained a few simple home plumbing fixes. Help Pick Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin—Nominations Now Open
Is the breaded pork tenderloin your go-to when eating out? If so, it’s that time of year again and we need your help to uncover the 2025 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin! The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is on the hunt for the tastiest, juiciest, most mouthwatering breaded pork tenderloin sandwich in the state.Nominations for the 23rd annual Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest are officially open from April 17 to June 1, and you can throw your favorite restaurant into the ring. Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:SF 397: A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties.SF 166: An act relating to bank utilization of filing services offered by the Secretary of State.
The Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for year 2025 from non-profit organizations serving the Vinton, Iowa community. Each grant awarded shall be for a specific purpose or project, with the intent to benefit the greater Vinton Community, with particular attention to education, health and human services.Grant applications are available through the Farmers Savings Bank & Trust website at fsb-vinton.
House passes ban on court-ordered college payments in divorce cases
By Brooklyn DraiseyThe Iowa House has sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds’s desk that would do away with divorce court orders to pay a subsidy for higher education.Senate File 513 would bar courts from ordering either party involved in the dissolution of a marriage to pay a postsecondary education subsidy, through a temporary order or final judgment made on or after July 1.
Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor,of His Holiness Pope Francis
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment for His Holiness Pope Francis who died on April 21, 2025 at Vatican City. He was 88-years-old.Gov. Reynolds’ order is issued in conjunction with President Trump’s proclamation to lower the United States flag for the same amount of time.
Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Photo: From left to right: Kyle Koeppen representing the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District, Cyanna Boggess representing Vinton Unlimited, Deb Wilberg representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust and Anne Williams representing the Vinton Area Ministerial Association. Absent: Tami Stark representing Vinton City Council. ---One hundred percent of your tax-deductiblecontributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community. Bird Celebrates Protecting Kids In Court
With a vote at the Iowa State Legislature, both chambers have officially passed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s constitutional amendment to protect kids in court.Attorney General Bird’s proposal follows a July 2024, Iowa Supreme Court ruling that eliminated decades of protections for Iowa kids in court. Iowa is currently the only state in the country that does not allow kids to safely testify against their abuser from a separate room.
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 54th Flight to Washington, D.C.
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces its 54th Flight to Washington, D.C.. The flight will include nearly 90 veterans from across Eastern Iowa.On Tuesday, April 29, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #54, sponsored by Quaker Oats. Since beginning operations in 2009, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight has transported thousands of veterans and their guardians to Washington, D.
Vinton Kiwanis bring Easter fun to area Children
It was a chilly day for the hunt this year, but no one under 5 foot tall noticed. I have to admit that I love watching the itty bitty kiddos at the Easter Egg Hunts. I have yet to figure out why a preschooler will run through hundreds of eggs lying on the ground in front of them to get to a specific egg on the perimeter, but they do. And it makes me smile.