Senate passes bill requiring schools outline exemptions to immunizations

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 6, 2024 12:19 pm

By Robin OpsahlLegislation requiring schools to include information about vaccine exemptions in communications about immunization passed the Iowa Senate Monday.

Benton Community voters in favor of PPEL

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2024 10:43 am

In its second attempt to pass a levy on to the Benton Community property owners, to improve the Benton Community School District, the voter decided to approve a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL).

2024 Iowa Democratic Presidential Preference Mail-in Caucus Results

IOWA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
March 5, 2024 8:15 pm

President Joe Biden has won the 2024 Iowa Democratic Caucuses, receiving 11,083 of 12,207 preferences received and processed through today. â€œCongratulations to Joe Biden, who overwhelmingly won the 2024 Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucus.

Tilford Elementary Donates 472 boxes of Cereal

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 5, 2024 1:32 pm

Andrea Townsley, Principal at Tilford Elementary spoke with me concerning the amazing amount of cereal collected by the staff and students at Tilford last month.

Wildcat Bluff Recreation Expansion still seeking Matching Donations for Grant

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 4, 2024 12:48 pm

Coe College is interested in checking it out to see if the spotted salamander and central newt is there. An Indian burial mound is on the property. And it's here in Benton County.

Hansen shares experiences at Benton County Emergency Management

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 4, 2024 12:11 pm

Scott Hansen has worn many hats over the last 25 years. As the Coordinator of Emergency Management (EM) in Benton County, he's earned his pay when it comes to this job.

Crash on Highway 150 results in fatality

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2024 7:12 pm

An automobile accident on Friday afternoon at approximately 3:45 p.m. took the life of an Independence woman, Meghan Devane age 21. Devane was traveling north in her Jeep Patriot, on Highway 150, in the 5100 block near Urbana.

Vinton Lions Club members honored with years of service awards

VINTON LIONS CLUB
March 1, 2024 11:46 am

The Vinton Lions Club congratulated the following member for their service.Congratulations to Mark Wilberg, 20 years; Bill Ortgiesen, 10 years; Ron Tippett, 20 years; Jerry Blank, 10 years and Ryan Davis, 15 years.

V-S March Lunch Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 29, 2024 12:44 pm

Egg Your Yard for Easter!

VINTON SHELLSBURG HS WRESTLING CHEER
February 29, 2024 12:08 pm

Surprise your kids, neighbors or friends with pre-filled eggs hidden in their yard.Complete the form below to book your spot!Upon completing the form, please mail your payment to:Vinton-Shellsburg High SchoolAttn: Wrestling Cheer/Egg My Yard210 21st St Vinton, IA 52349*Make checks payable to VSHS Wrestling Cheer The VSHS Wrestling Cheer Squad is again this Easter taking orders to Egg Your Yard.