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UPDATE: Dorothy was found on Sunday driving in LaClaire. Thanks for sharing!The picture is of Dorothy Hoffman along with a picture of a car that is like the one she is driving.---This missing person alert is intended to advise you of a missing person in your area. If you have information regarding their whereabouts, or think that you have seen them, call the issuing law enforcement agency shown below or dial 911.

At Thursday night's Council meeting(s) the council heard a couple of requests during their work session. One was to purchase a tiny sliver of land that the city inherited as part of the Braille School acquisition. The city will probably make plans to put that up for sale. During the work session a seven foot ditch that provides storm water drainage located in the right of way at 1605 2nd Avenue was addressed.

On Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, the Boy Scout Troop and Pack 47 distributed door hangers at residences all over Vinton with instructions for donating to this year's Scouting for Food event. This was a change from prior years where plastic bags were distributed. On Saturday, October 28, Troop and Pack 47 will go around and pick up all bags of donated food/items left out on doorsteps per the instructions on the door hangers.

The best way to stay up to date on our many programs and services, or to find the list of new books added to our collection is to subscribe to our electronic newsletter To subscribe, email library@vintonia.gov.

The City-School Election is getting closer by the minute and it's time to make a plan to vote if you haven't done so already.  Your local representation matters. They make the decisions in your schools and your cities. Take three minutes today to visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov and ensure you have a plan to make your voice heard.Here are some important things to remember:You can vote in person at your county auditor's office through November 6.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School’s Student Senate announces its annual community-wide Veterans Day assembly. This assembly will take place November 10th at 9 a.m. in the middle school gym. All community members are invited to attend the assembly and recognize our Veterans. Before the assembly, any and all Veterans, along with their spouses, are invited to enjoy breakfast which will be served in the middle school cafeteria from 8 a.

The community of Shellsburg is excited to announce a bridge ribbon cutting ceremony to be held on Thursday, November 16th at 3:30 pm.   The Sells Street bridge has served the community for 108 years and is on the National Register of Historic Places.  Shellsburg is celebrating the opening of the new Smith Street bridge which will provide an improved gateway to the Shellsburg business district.

V-S FFA Celebrates Personal Growth at Pork BBQ Degree CeremoniesBy: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Monday, October 16th Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter and guests came together to honor all of the degree recipients, and new Discovery and Greenhand members. Before the officer team started the meeting and degree ceremony, there was a delicious potluck catered by the Merchant family with amazing pulled pork, party potatoes and all of the foods the members brought in for the potluck.

All 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.One Adult Arrest the week of October 16-22, 2023October 18 Fred Eugene Schmidt, 55, Vinton, IATheft 5th DegreeOne Juvenile Referrals for the week of October 16-22, 2023Seven Code Enforcement ViolationsRight of Way Violations x 4 Building Code Violations x 2 Zoning Violation x 1 Three Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued the week of October 16-22, 2023Eight Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issued the week of October 16-22, 2023Zero Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents for the week of October 16-22, 2023For the Week of October 16-22, 2023– 53 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.

In a "Settlement Agreement and General Release" obtained from the county, forms signed by the Benton County Supervisors address claims for the following:Failure to hireUnequal PayDenied BenefitsHarassmentRetaliatory Harassment.A settlement was made by Heartland Insurance Risk Pool on behalf of the county in the amount of $250,000. Along with the payment the female employee "voluntarily" to resign, and cannote ever work for Benton County again.