Staff and Weather Update & Board information

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2024 5:58 pm

As we prepare for the impending winter storm, I want to inform you of the necessary precautions we are taking to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community.

Garbage pickup to be delayed one day in Vinton

CITY OF VINTON
January 8, 2024 5:13 pm

A note from the City of Vinton : S&J Sanitation garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Tuesday will be delayed ONE day due to the winter storm.

Snow removal reminder for Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 8, 2024 4:20 pm

It looks like we'll have some significant snow for the first time this winter. Here's a reminder of the city ordinances relating to snow removal. -Snow is NOT to be put on the city streets from driveways or business parking lots.

Gift Cards awarded to Salvation Army volunteers

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
January 7, 2024 3:46 pm

We want to announce the winners of the gift card drawings. Those individuals who rang the bell 3 or more hours were eligible. Thank you to the area businesses who donated the gift cards! All of you, businesses and ringers alike, helped us reach our goal of $20,000 (Total--$21,139.

4th St. Diner Announcement concerning inclement/winter weather closings

4TH ST. DINER
January 7, 2024 1:34 pm

When the 4th Street Diner closes for inclement/winter weather we send the information to KCRG to post on their website and on television. We will also send a notice to everyone who has signed up to receive the menu via email.

Challenge Grant for Benton Co. Conservation's Wildcat Bluff Recreation Expansion

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 5, 2024 6:49 pm

Benton County Conservation is partnering with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation to more than double the size of the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area near Urbana.

Shellsburg man buys winning lottery ticket

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 5, 2024 9:59 am

Edited-The Iowa Lottery announced on their Facebook page that Ed Sass of Shellsburg had bought a winning lottery ticket. Sass said that on Monday morning he bought the ticket at the Quick Stop in Shellsburg.

FFA Holiday Fun After Hours!

FFA
January 4, 2024 10:08 pm

By: Izzie Birker, Co-Reporter  On December 22nd, it was the very first day of winter vacation for the Vinton Shellsburg school district and time for the yearly FFA Holiday Lock-In.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER SENDS ADDITIONAL BLOOD PRODUCTS TO PERRY AREA HOSPITALS

VINTON TODAY
January 4, 2024 9:43 pm

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER HAS SENT ADDITIONAL BLOOD PRODUCTS TO AREA HOSPITALS FOR PATIENTS IMPACTED BY PERRY HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING On the morning of Thursday, January 4, 2024, LifeServe Blood Center received requests from area hospitals asking for additional blood products to treat victims impacted by the Perry High School shooting.

Death of 87 year old ruled a suicide

BENTON COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
January 4, 2024 8:17 pm

On Saturday December 30th, 2023, at approximately 10:28 p.m. Benton County Sheriff Deputies, along with the Iowa State Patrol, responded to a call at 2484 63rd Street, Vinton.