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DuCharme pleads Guilty
Robert "Bob" DuCharme, the former owner of Tactical Creations in Vinton, was arrested last March 5, 2024, on a total of 10 charges:1 - Sexual Abuse, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, a Class B Felony2,3,4,5,6 - Sexual Abuse, 2nd Degree, Class B Felony7, 8- Assault with intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Misdemeanor9, 10 - Lascivious Acts with a Child - Fondle or Touch, Class C FelonyThis week DuCharme entered an Alford plea of guilt to charges 8,9 and 10. V-S FFA Seniors Engage in Advocacy at Iowa FFA Legislative Symposium
By Co-Reporter Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, January 22nd, eight Vinton-Shellsburg FFA seniors took the day to visit the capitol. More than 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy from 120 schools visited the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines. V-S FFA students visited with Representatives Thomas Gerhold and Derek Wulf, we got the opportunity to talk to them about what they do at the capital and some of the current discussions they have been in that are in progress.
Applications Open for more than $700,000 in Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is excited to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship application process, offering students the opportunity to receive a share of over $700,000 in scholarships. The deadline to apply is 8 p.m. on March 12.The CFNEIA scholarship program supports high school, college, and adult students in pursuing higher education.
Bill would require Iowa K-12 materials follow Trump order on ‘Gulf of America’
By Robin OpsahlIowa lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require Iowa schools to replace in educational materials any references to the Gulf of Mexico with “Gulf of America” and “Denali” with “Mount McKinley.”House Study Bill 97 comes weeks after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. Department of the Interior would work with the U.
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V-S High School Welcomes New Associate Principal & Activities Director
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Christine McSweeney as the new High School Associate Principal and Aric Chvala as the new Activities Director for Vinton-Shellsburg. Both bring extensive experience in education and leadership that will strengthen the district’s commitment to student growth, engagement, and success. Iowa Secretary of State’s Office Maintains Up-To-Date Voter Registration Lists
The role of Iowa Secretary of State requires a balance: ensuring Iowa elections are safe, secure, and fair and empowering every eligible voter to make their voices heard in Iowa elections. Iowa is consistently named a top-ranked state nationally in election administration and boasts strong voter participation and turnout rates. A core component of keeping Iowa elections safe and secure is maintaining clean voter lists.
Hy-Vee Partners with Variety–the Children’s Charity for Annual Round-Up Campaign
Customers can make a difference by rounding up their purchases to the next dollar, now through Feb. 28, to support children in need across the Midwest. Hy-Vee is once again joining forces with Variety – the Children’s Charity for its annual Round Up campaign, giving customers the chance to support children who are critically ill, at-risk, underprivileged, or living with special needs.
Kiwanis Club Delivers Dictionaries to 3rd Graders, Inspiring Young Minds
The Kiwanis Club of Vinton continued its mission of serving the community by delivering dictionaries to all third-grade students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District. This annual tradition aims to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young minds while also introducing them to the importance of service and community involvement.Kiwanis Club President Craig Ollinger and member Lexa Speidel visited the classrooms, engaging students in an interactive discussion about the wealth of knowledge contained in the books.
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