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Attention, Seniors of Benton County - Homeschoolers, V-S Graduates, Benton Community, CPU...yes you!Unfortunately, this year has been a year that the Class of 2020 will not forget, and many of the rest of us won't either. Let's do something we've never done on Vinton Today!Seniors, (or mom and dad) send in a picture to Vinton Today (if you have access to a cap and gown, feel free to model that for us!) You can send in your senior picture or a funny one reflecting what's happening, put on a mask with your cap and gown if you want, or a funny quarantine pic, maybe next to your computer class online.

On Wednesday evening, around 7:30 p.m. the Vinton Fire Department responded to a second fire report this week. The department was called to a trailer on fire in the Longview Terrace Mobile Home Park off of R Ave. in Vinton.There were no reported injuries.video cred to Robert Parker

It's all about PPE and patients and new shoes and Thai ice cream today as the video worked and we were able to talk to Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont after their second week working in New Jersey with COVID-19 patients. And, the video worked! Enjoy!This week's video!

In a statement from the Vinton-Shellsburg School, the school announced plans for the graduates for a "Downtown Prom." Students are invited dress up in the Prom attire or more comfortable clothing and attend the Prom in their cars. The plans are laid out in their statement below:"There are many challenges we face when trying to plan the 2020 Prom, here are the main ones that have affected our decision-making process:1.

PLEASE APPLY BY THURSDAY, APRIL 30th, 2020!!!https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/IACIO/2020/04/29/file_attachments/1439253/1%20%20%20%20%20Gubernatorial%20Appointment%20Resume.docThe Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) will have at least 3 Council Member openings on July 1, 2020.We are inviting people both with and without disabilities from across the state, who are interested, to apply to be considered for appointment to the SILC by the Governor.

Union High School’s spring musical production of “Bright Star” recently was informed by the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards that they are the recipients of 7 awards for this year’s production. Union has participated in this educational program for the past 6 years.The production was awarded 2 major group awards. First “Outstanding Musical Production” was awarded to Union as the highest honor the cast can achieve.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has chosen a new principal for Tilford Elementary School in Vinton. Kyle Reeve was a teacher in the Tipton Community School district for ten years before serving for the past two years as principal at Roundy Elementary in Columbus Junction. Reeve was among a field of 29 applicants for the Tilford Elementary position and among nine who participated in telephone interviews.

A fire  early Monday morning around 1:00 a.m. found the Vinton Fire Department responding to a structure fire with 19 members responding. With the last fireman leaving around 4:30 a.m. the men returned home.The fire took out a building at the Darrell McNeal residence located at 102 G Ave. in the Southwest section of Vinton. The fire was limited to the outside building and melted the siding on the house, but the Vinton Fire Department was able to spare the house.

Blessing Boxes of Vinton, Iowa started because two local women LOVE Jesus so much they decided to serve the community. Blessing Boxes are basically neighbors helping neighbors. If you are having financial issues, a little short on funds until the next payday, or even on the flip side feel like donating an item. These boxes are for you. The boxes are available 24/7.

On 04/23/2020, the Vinton Police Department responded to a report of a utility pole that appeared to have been struck down by a vehicle along River Side Drive just east of Fischer Pavilion.  Tire tracks appeared to have left the roadway and into the Cedar River leaving vehicle debris along the way indicating that the vehicle was underwater in the Cedar River as there was nothing visible on the surface of the river.