One CPU Student stabbed, one arrested at VSHS

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
October 11, 2022 9:27 am

October 10, 2022, at around 7:36 PM Vinton Police Officers were dispatched to the Vinton-Shellsburg High School for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers observed one male student assisting another male student outside of the high school building.

Shellsburg receives $10,000 grant as part of Empower Rural Iowa Grants

STATE OF IOWA
October 10, 2022 4:15 pm

Gov. Reynolds announces more than $450K in Empower Rural Iowa Grants to Advance Innovative Rural Development Initiatives   DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced today that a total of more than $450,000 in grants have been awarded through six Empower Rural Iowa Grant Programs.

Vinton-Shellsburg October Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 10, 2022 4:14 pm

Crash kills two on UTV in Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 9, 2022 2:39 pm

According to the Iowa State Patrol, an accident occurred on 61st St. Lane heading eastbound in the 2800 block in Benton County at about 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Clipper Corner continues Fundraising Tradition for Gifts of Hope

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 9, 2022 12:22 am

Each year, Clipper Corner holds a fundraising raffle in an effort to books donations for Gifts of Hope. Gifts of Hope  is a fund created to provide free mammograms and diagnostic services to those who need financial assistance to pay for a clinic visit, testing, co-pays, and diagnostic analysis of those tests to determine next steps, as well as Pap tests and/or pelvic exams.

Vinton Public Library adds a New App

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 7, 2022 12:52 pm

The Vinton Public Library has added a new app to its technologyLibrista is a free app available to our patrons that lets you view a list of materials you currently have checked out, renew items, reserve items, create lists, and more! Simply download the app, select Vinton Public Library, and log in with your 4-digit library card number.

Member of the Month (September 2022)

FFA
October 6, 2022 12:42 pm

Member of the Month: Rachel RollingerAs a Junior, Rachel has participated in Parliamentary Procedure, Conduct of Meetings, Floriculture, Food Science, and served as Officer at Large.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 6, 2022 12:42 pm

Flight #45 to include 90 veteransOn Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #45. The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.

VS FFA Attends Agronomy 411

VINTON TODAY
October 5, 2022 11:47 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace SchminkeOn Wednesday, September 14th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter attended the FS Agronomy 411 event at the FS building in Vinton.

Tacoa Talley request for Change of Venue Denied

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 5, 2022 11:35 pm

The attorney representing Tacoa Talley in the First Degree Murder charge of the Jodie Bevans, requested a change of venue on Monday. In the case of the State of Iowa vs.