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VS evening events cancelled for 1/11/24
Due to unfavorable road conditions and the possibility of refreezing as the evening progresses, all competitions scheduled for Thursday have been postponed. This was a difficult decision to make as t...
Day 3- No school
Unfortunately, due to road conditions, it has become necessary to transition from our previously announced two hour delay to complete closure for Thursday, January 11.The decision to close schools is ...
Snow Angels in Vinton and Beyond
With a simple offer to help the elderly or anyone else that can't remove snow, Dakoda Sellers made an offer to help out those in town. There were 263 responses to his post. Some simply to say thank yo... Urbana Family Medical Clinic to be closed Wednesday, January 10th
The Urbana Family Medical Clinic will be closed Wednesday, January 10th due to weather....
Vinton-Shellsburg planning for the future
Vinton-Shellsburg Schools are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the development of our school district as we embark on a collaborative journey with Miron Construction and OPN Architects ... VS cancels school for second day
I regret to inform you that, due to the ongoing weather conditions, school will be canceled for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, January 10th. I want to express my gratitude to our c...
Compensation Board meets for County Employees
The Compensation Board met to discuss the proposed raises for the county department heads. A seven minute meeting was held. Representing each department and the terms they are serving are listed below...
Cox selected as 2024 Great Iowa Nurse
Katie Cox. of Virginia Gay Hospital, has been selected as a 2024 Great Iowa Nurse. She is being recognized for extraordinary service to patients, leadership through practice, mentoring, serving as a r... Benton County – A Giving Community
Salvation Army has a successful 2023 Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was cold or drizzling, and yet we
often hear people say,... 4th St. Diner Closed Today 1/8/24
The 4th Street Diner is closed today. There will be no meals. ...