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Vinton Parks and Recreation Hold Groundbreaking for New Splash Pad
The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department broke ground for the new Splash Pad construction. The new Splash Pad will be located at the Kiwanis Park located at the junction of Highway 218 and 13th St. in Vinton. On hand for the celebration were Matt Boggess, Director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Bud Maynard and several members of the Kiwanis club, as well as the staff of VPRD. Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2020 Scholarships Presentation Recipients
Click to view presentationLocal Scholarships:Benton County Pork Producers Scholarship ………………………………..… Payton HaefnerCarson Wealth/Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Scholarship ………………….. Raeleigh Schulte Mike Betterton Memorial Soccer Scholarship …..………….…………………. Raelyn MurrayMike Betterton Memorial Wrestling Scholarship……. Iowa Women’s Foundation Launches ‘CAREforce for our WORKforce”
Iowa Women’s Foundation Launches ‘CAREforce for our WORKforce” in Support of Iowa’s Child Care ProfessionalsNew campaign urges public to recognize child care providers as essential workers. The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is launching a new campaign to increase the recognition of child care providers as essential, professional workers.
V-S Senior Awards Night to air on YouTube tonight, Wednesday May 13 at 7:00 p.m.
The Vinton-Shellsburg Senior Awards Night normally held in the auditorium will be held tonight, Wednesday May 13, online. The graduating Class of 2020 will be able to see the Awards Night on the Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools District YouTube channel tonight at 7:00 p.m. The link will be posted on the Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools Facebook page.
Area Churches take up Governor on option to Open for Worship
Sunday morning found at least three Vinton area churches open for worship. Fortunately, this is only news in rare days like we’re living in.Governor Reynolds reconsidered the ban on church attendance as part of the original COVID regulations. The Governor then cited the constitutionality of her decision as stated in the 1st Amendment of the Constitution, not quoting it but referring to it.
Friends of the Shelter treat Gino in honor of National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, Friends of the Shelter, Inc. dropped off squeaky toys and bouncy balls for K-9 Gino at the Vinton Police Department as a thank you for serving the Vinton community.Thank you to all officers everywhere! Rickels celebrates her 21st 29th Birthday
On a cold and windy afternoon and wrangling banners and decorations, the surprise was pulled off without a hitch. Just another of the many quarantine birthday parties amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.Sunday afternoon a group of cars met in the Benton County Fairgrounds waiting for the arrival of the birthday girl. She didn't have a clue and was surprised to see a small crowd there to wish her a happy birthday. Benton County's first COVID-19 patient returns home, FINALLY
For Donnie Wheeler being stuck at home would have been a lot more fun than being stuck in the hospital like he was for the last 6 weeks. Donnie was the very first COVID-19 patient in Benton County. He said most of his stay at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, was a blur, he doesn't even remember most of it. While hospitalized the nurse told him that he was on the ventilator twice and for someone to go through that, it's rare they said that a person would survive, but Donnie did. Cameron and Henkle Creek to Re-open Today
Cameron Clothing Company and Henkle Creek Mercantile announced that they will be open for business today, Friday, May 8th. Feel free to stop in and shop! The businesses are excited to be opening once again at their downtown locations.
Benton County Fair Canceled: 4-H & FFA held at later date closed to the public
The Benton County Fair, previously scheduled June 23-28, 2020, is canceled. Grandstand events, vendors, the carnival, open classes and all other regularly scheduled public events are canceled due to COVID-19. The Benton County Fair Board and Benton County Extension Office deeply value the health and well-being of community members, volunteers, event partners, and youth exhibitors.