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Shellsburg and Garrison Summer Meal information for students

Vinton-Shellsburg is offering in-house meals at Shellsburg Elementary and the Garrison Public Library, starting June 5th, 2023.Please contact Karen Ackman, District Food Service Director, with any questions or concerns at karen.
Article Thumbnail. Life in prison without parole, and $150,000 in restitution ordered for Tacoa Talley

Talley: Life in prison without the possibility of parole & Restitution

The murder conviction of Tacoa Talley in the death of Jodie Bevans resulted in his sentencing trial being set for Friday afternoon. Because the defense attorney had forgotten about the hearing, there was approximately an hour and a half delay.
Article Thumbnail. Dahlias that were grown and sold in the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sales.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sales

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter and Greenhouse Management Class held their annual Plant Sales from April 28th-May 14th. From the beginning of the school year the greenhouse class has grown a variety of plants such as petunias, peas, tomatoes, and geraniums.
Article Thumbnail. Andrew Pingenot teaches 3rd graders about rabbits and poultry at 3rd Grade Ag Day.

V-S FFA Teaches the Future at 3rd Ag Day

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Wednesday, May 3rd, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter assisted with teaching 3rd graders about agriculture. The day included learning about animal safety, machine safety, as well as corn byproducts.
Article Thumbnail. Pictured left to right: Holly Mills, Brooke Hewitt, Carolyn Herman

Women's Club makes Donation to Little Knights Learning Center

During the May meeting of the La Porte City Women’s Club, the group voted to donate a substantial amount to the Little Knights Learning Center. A donation of $4,000 from the LPC Women’s Club was made to the Learning Center.
Article Thumbnail. Paul Herger, Andrew Pingenot, Alana Fleming, and Jordyn Williams participate in the District Floriculture Contest.

V-S FFA Participates in CDE Contests

By Co-Reporter Izzie Birker On Tuesday, May 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members attended the annual District CDE contests at Hawkeye Community College.
Article Thumbnail. President Annabelle Newton thanks her parents for their support and understanding throughout her year of service to the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter.

VS FFA Celebrates Another Great Year

By: Advisor - Gabby PowerOn Saturday, May 6th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted their Annual Awards Banquet in the high school auditorium. Members, their families, and supporters gathered for a meal and fellowship prior to the ceremony in the commons which started with a greeting from President Annabelle Newton and Invocation by Officer at Large Austin Noe.
Article Thumbnail. Army Veteran, Dick Kenney, Benton County Veteran of the Month

Veteran of the Month for June: Dick Kenney

Dick Kenney was drafted two weeks before his high school graduation; thankfully, they deferred so he could at least receive his diploma, but he was on a bus the very next morning at 6 am.