I am writing to share a personal update with our school community. I have accepted the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Pella Community School District, with a start date of July 1.

Vinton Unlimited (VU) is proud to announce a donation of $1,750 to the newly established Key Club, providing seed funding to help the student organization launch its mission of service and leadership within the school and community.

This year, we will be starting a “Did You Know?” series where our employees will have the opportunity to choose a topic and help educate others on it.

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to codify an executive order condemning antisemitism in Iowa’s K-12 public schools, community colleges, and state universities.

Since 1972, the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship has been held for boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition.

Scheduling for VITA, a free tax preparation program, now available United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) will be offering its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 12th year in 2026.

Calling all veterans! You are invited to share your stories as part of a community oral history project. Our library is pleased to partner with Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools; email kellysteffen@govikes.

The City of Vinton congratulated City Administrator Chris Ward for completing his 25th year of service. Ward was recognized by the ICMA (International City/County Management Association) for serving local governments in Tampa, Florida, as part of a ceremony recognizing others who have served from across the country.

January Difference Maker Recognition:  The Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Board proudly recognized  Dan Thomsen  as the January Difference Maker.

The Benton County Board of Supervisors will be accepting sealed bids for the sale of county-owned property located in Benton County, Iowa, referred to as the “Animal Shelter” and is described as follows:One acre in the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼), all in the West Half (W ½) of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Eighty-Five (85) North, Range Ten (10) West of the 5th P.