Snow Emergency Declared for Vinton, Sunday morning thru Monday afternoon
Snow Emergency Ordinance in effect from 5 am on Sunday, 12-07-25 thru 4 pm on Monday, 12-08-25.No parking on the streets between those times, even if the plows have cleared the streets.
Snow Emergency Ordinance in effect from 5 am on Sunday, 12-07-25 thru 4 pm on Monday, 12-08-25.No parking on the streets between those times, even if the plows have cleared the streets.
Koop's Toy Drive Happening now!
🎄 Our Annual Koop’s Toy Drive Has Begun! â¤ï¸This time of year always reminds us just how generous and amazing our community truly is.
🎄 Our Annual Koop’s Toy Drive Has Begun! â¤ï¸This time of year always reminds us just how generous and amazing our community truly is.
Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in October
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born October 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born October 6 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.
Woodhouse recognized as a Difference Maker
The Vinton Shellsburg Board recognized longtime golf coach Janet Woodhouse as this month’s Difference Maker. Janet stepped down after 32 years as head golf coach and was honored for her deep commitment, mentorship, and positive impact on generations of Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes.
The Vinton Shellsburg Board recognized longtime golf coach Janet Woodhouse as this month’s Difference Maker. Janet stepped down after 32 years as head golf coach and was honored for her deep commitment, mentorship, and positive impact on generations of Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes.
The HOT Grant Award is open!
The HOT Grant Award is open!What is it?This grant is funded through Vinton’s hotel/motel tax and is designed to: Support community events Promote the City of Vinton Attract visitors to our amazing town! Who can apply?Non-profit organizations (501c or equivalent) and government entities looking to enhance tourism and conventions in Vinton.
The HOT Grant Award is open!What is it?This grant is funded through Vinton’s hotel/motel tax and is designed to: Support community events Promote the City of Vinton Attract visitors to our amazing town! Who can apply?Non-profit organizations (501c or equivalent) and government entities looking to enhance tourism and conventions in Vinton.
V-S two hour late start on Thursday, December 4
Due to predicted cold temperatures and the combination of blowing snow and slick roads, Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday morning, December 4.
Due to predicted cold temperatures and the combination of blowing snow and slick roads, Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday morning, December 4.
VSCSD releases Fall 2025 Parent and Staff Survey Results
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has released the results of its fall staff and parent surveys, which were conducted by School Perceptions, an independent educational research firm.
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has released the results of its fall staff and parent surveys, which were conducted by School Perceptions, an independent educational research firm.
State Partners with Ancestry.com to digitize records
The State Historical Society of Iowa today announced the status of a project in partnership with Ancestry.com that expands public access to millions of archival documents at no cost to taxpayers.
The State Historical Society of Iowa today announced the status of a project in partnership with Ancestry.com that expands public access to millions of archival documents at no cost to taxpayers.
Vinton Unlimited Donates to Public Library
Pictured left to right:Clay McBride - Vinton Unlimited TreasurerKellie Roberts - Children's LibrarianKelly Henkle - Library DirectorMelody Snow - Vinton Unlimited Executive DirectorVinton Unlimited, the local chamber of commerce, recently presented a meaningful donation to the Vinton Public Library, made possible through funds received from Happy Time Child Development Center.
Pictured left to right:Clay McBride - Vinton Unlimited TreasurerKellie Roberts - Children's LibrarianKelly Henkle - Library DirectorMelody Snow - Vinton Unlimited Executive DirectorVinton Unlimited, the local chamber of commerce, recently presented a meaningful donation to the Vinton Public Library, made possible through funds received from Happy Time Child Development Center.