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Vinton Shellsburg Graduation Plan Announcement
Details for this year's graduation ceremony honoring our Class of 2020 grads are available on our website. Though plans include a limited attendance by ticket only, we look forward to a great day of c...
Top 5 Candidates named for Prom 2020
The Vinton-Shellsburg Prom Committee is pleased to announce the top 5 candidates for Prom 2020 King and Queen.The top 5 girls are Franki Evans, Lillie Lamont, Alyssa Reynolds, Chelsee Tharp and Amanda...
June 17 Declared Alzheimer's Day in Vinton/Plans for L.O.S.T. Program
At last week’s council meeting, the mayor made the proclamation of June 17 as Alzheimer's Day. As part of the day people are encouraged to wear and display the color purple in recognition of the day...
AmeriCorps Iowa Members Respond during COVID-19 Crisis
Volunteer Iowa, and the AmeriCorps Iowa programs it oversees, has been deeply engaged in the COVID-19 response effort since Iowa had its first positive cases in March. With over 38% of Iowa volunteers...
National Garden Week Recognized
Last week June 7-13, 2020 was
proclaimed National Garden week by National Garden Clubs, Inc. This
is a special week in which garden clubs are in the spotlight with
activities focusing on public att... Mayor Thanks Area Police Officers for their Service
Chief Paxton, As I watch the events surrounding the
death of Mr. Floyd go from peaceful to violent and now into an
all-out attack on Law Enforcement everywhere, I feel you need to know
that as May...
Reopening and operating behind plexiglass
When the Benton County Courthouse reopens, there will be a new look on the counters of the offices. As part of the COVID-19 response, in an effort to protect county workers, new stands containing plex... Reminder to drain water from the basement into the yard, not the street
Every time we get a lot of rain a friendly reminder is probably needed to NOT drain sump pumps back into the sewer. Run the drainage hose as far away from your house. If it's possible a place as far a...
V-S 2020 Graduation plans finalized
At last night's school board meeting plans for graduation were discussed. Because of COVID restrictions, plans for a modified ceremony are in the works. Plan A is for Graduation to be held at the Kar...
Top Ten Prom King and Queen Candidates
Click to view Candidates (Photo not available for Anthony Hilton)The Vinton-Shellsburg Junior Prom Committee, led by Junior Kyla Jeffery, is pleased to announce the top tep nominations for Prom 2020 K...