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McDonald's suffers from Fire incident

Updated: McDonald’s is now open for business.The Vinton Fire Department responded to a fire at the McDonald's restaurant on Sunday evening. It was reported that there was a fire in the freezer area of the restaurant.

Trees for Shellsburg Parks

 After the derecho donations were made to the Shellsburg Area Community Group for storm recovery. After consultation with city officials it was decided the money could best be spent on trees.
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Garage Church welcomes Vinton Residents

A group of about 50 people gathered last Sunday to share in worship in a family garage in Vinton. Many of them have been meeting since February with various numbers.
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Vinton-Shellsburg Students Receive National Recognition for their Kindness

In a letter addressed to the Vinton Shellsburg School Senate, the group was recognized in part by the local VFW (Veterans of Foreign War) Smith-Geater Auxiliary Post #8884 as well as the National President of the VFW for their work on behalf of veterans.
Article Thumbnail. Dale Henry post commander, Jerry Huffman quartermaster, Jeanette Henry VFW Auxiliary Post 8884

VFW Smith-Geater Post #8884 receives $2,500 H.O.T. Grant

VFW Smith-Geater Auxiliary Post #8884 received a boost in their efforts to make improvements to their post. The group is making improvements to their new location at the old animal shelter located on the county home road south of Vinton.

FFA Labor Auction

By Josh Wiley, Co-ReporterAt 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 8th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be holding their annual labor auction in the high school gymnasium.

COMMUNITY CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS MEETING HELD FOR BENTON AND TAMA COUNTIES

Childcare is not just an issue for parents. In fact, Governor Reynolds recently created a Child Care Task Force to address the child care shortage and barrier to work, after the Governor's Economic Recovery Advisory Board identified child care as the number one issue for the state’s economic recovery.