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Vinton Lions Club installs FY24 Officers

Pictured (L to R): Dennis Lausar, Director, Lynn Montgomery, Secretary, Teri Wehage, 3rd Vice President, Tanner Davis, Vice President, Phil Borleske, Lion Tamer, Charlie Garwood, Tail Twister, Bethan...

VINTON-SHELLSBURG SCHOOLS RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District was honored by the National School Public Relations Association for its exceptional community outreach efforts through social media. The recognition was...

The Wallace and Beverly Winkie Foundation recognize Stars Over 70

From left to right in the photo: Jane Hrabak, Dave Hrabak, Cindy Ehlen, and Phillip Schwarzkopf. Belle Plaine is celebrating area Stars Over 70, individuals who are helping to make the world a better place through volunteering, working, and serving as role models.The 2023 hono...

VS FFA Volunteers lend their talents at Party in The Park

Baby rabbits were a huge hit at the petting zoo! By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisJazmyn Dods described her time educating youth at the bucket-bottle calf station while at the Vinton-Shellsburg Petting Zoo, held during Party in The Park. “The feeling ...

VPD reminds residents of City Ordinance concerning Fireworks

With July 4th just around the corner, we thought it would be an excellent time to review the City of Vinton Ordinance regarding fireworks.41.14 FIREWORKS.(Code of Iowa, Sec. 727.2)1. Definitions. ...

The Cedar Valley Nature Trail to Close July 5 for Bridge Replacement

The Cedar Valley Nature Trail will be closed between Frost Street south of Brandon in Buchanan County and 51st Street in Benton County starting July 5. The closure is necessary to replace a ...

V-S FFA Officers Tackle COLT

Top L-R: Andrew Pingenot, Cooper McClintock, Will McKenna, Annabelle Newton  Bottom L-R: Grayce McClintock, Izzie Birker, Megan Schlitter, Alana Fleming, Juliana Luis By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA officers attended the annual COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) Conference on Friday, June 9th. At this event, the officers went to diffe...

July School Lunch Menu - Pickup Times and Locations

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V-S FFA Represents at State CDEs

Juliana Luis, Andrew Allsup, Will McKenna, and Ben Buhr received 9th Place in Nursery Landscape. By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerVinton-Shellsburg FFA members spent many hours preparing for various summer competitions. Competitions took place at both Iowa State University and Kirkwood Community Coll...

Don't forget to VOTE for Vinton's video (YIKES! We're behind!)

With the help of Noah Lindauer, Vinton Unlimited has created a 1-minute video promoting our town. The video showcases how great we support our local businesses! The video is competing to win a free mu...