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FIREFIGHTERS SUFFER MINOR INJURIES, FIRE TRUCK DAMAGED IN ACCIDENT
Five volunteer firefighters with the City of Atkins were treated and released
from local hospitals after suffering minor injuries during a single-vehicle accident involving an
Atkins fire truck. T... Endangered Species Act protections not warranted for plains spotted skunk
We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are announcing a not-warranted 12-month finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Using the best available... Vinton Shellsburg Homecoming Court Announced
To watch the ceremony, click HERE!... 2023 VSHS Homecoming Activities Schedule
Click HERE for photos of the kids painting the store windows for Homecoming week!The 2023 Homecoming Week for Vinton-Shellsburg High School is from September 17th through September 22nd.The community ... Benton County Emergency Management Recognized this week by Governor Reynolds
Benton County Emergency Management is among the departments in Iowa that are being recognized this week.Governor Kim Reynolds proclaimed this week "Emergency Management Appreciation Week."The proclama... Prepare Grain Bins Responsibly Using These Safety Tips
Iowans are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain handling equipmentAMES, Iowa – As harvest season quickly approaches, Iowans are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and g...
V-S Food Service Dept. Receives Funding from Iowa Local Food for Schools
More Vinton-Shellsburg meals will be featuring Iowa foods thanks to a grant from the Iowa Local Food for Schools grant (LFS).The V-S Food Service Department has been awarded $8,000.00 to procure local... 2023 HousingIowa Awards Recognizes Anderson Creek Estates in Vinton
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized outstanding housing initiatives and leaders through the sixteenth annual HousingIowa Awards at the 2023 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids.... STATE AUDITOR SAND ALERTS SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OF INCREASE IN SCAMS
State Auditor Rob Sand today alerted Iowa school districts and government entities to be on the lookout for check scams and fraudulent emails instructing them to redirect payments.“This kind of frau... Newhall Election Results
A special election was held this week in Newhall. On the ballot was the following.PUBLIC MEASURE A: Shall the terms of office for the City Council Members of the City of Newhall, Iowa be changed from ...