Pinwheels: A Symbol of Prevention

DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
March 23, 2024 5:16 pm

In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the new national symbol for child abuse prevention. Why? Because by its very nature, the pinwheel connotes playfulness, joy, and childhood.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
March 21, 2024 3:16 pm

Vinton Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications. One hundred percent of your tax-deductible contributions are used for the betterment of the Vinton community.

V-S FFA Advances Through District Convention

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2024 7:57 pm

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisSaturday, March 9th was a day to put in the books for the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter. The morning of the District Convention was tense as members practiced their competitions before loading up on the bus for the ride to Waukon.

Iowa House sends bill making illegal immigration a state crime to governor

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 20, 2024 7:57 pm

By Robin OpsahlHouse lawmakers sent a bill making illegal immigration a state crime in Iowa to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk Tuesday.Senate File 2340 was approved on a vote of 64-30.

City Council Meeting starts rough, but sails through a variety of business

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 19, 2024 11:53 am

The Vinton City Council met on Thursday night in regular session. On the top of the agenda was the approval of a Class B retail alcohol license for Kwik Trip Inc.

MATT KINGSBURY OF VINTON-SHELLSBURG IS IOWA SECONDARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

VINTON TODAY
March 19, 2024 11:46 am

Matt Kingsbury, principal of Vinton-Shellsburg High School, has been named the 2024 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year by School Administrators of Iowa.

Water Conservation order issued for those in Dysart

VINTON TODAY
March 18, 2024 9:36 pm

The Poweshiek Water Association has implemented a MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDER for those in the Tama and Amana water systems which include Dysart.

Plans for a "pocket park" in downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 18, 2024 7:00 pm

The Vinton City Council heard a presentation from a subcommittee of Vinton Unlimited last Thursday night. The group proposed plans to build a "pocket park" in the area where Clingman Pharmacy used to stand  at 106 E 4th Street   The four women, Marcy Horst, Emily Henkle, Karilea Reis and Melody Snow, shared a recommendation from the Iowa Economical Development Authority.

High Speed Chase ends in arrest

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
March 18, 2024 12:20 pm

On the 13th of March, 2024, at approximately 14:32 hours, a Benton County Sheriff's deputy observed a silver Chevy Silverado with no license plates traveling westbound in the 2900 block of 74th St.

Benton County Pork Producers Supporting Local Food Pantries

BENTON COUNTY PORK PRODUCERS
March 15, 2024 5:10 pm

Recognizing the critical role that food pantries play in addressing hunger within communities, IPPA is reimbursing county pork producer organizations up to $1,000 for pork products donated to food pantries in their counties.