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Warning: Criminals Found PosIng as CDC Representatives to Steal Money and Info
CDC is warning the general public of a new type of phone and phishing scam by criminals posing as CDC representatives, often requesting donations. According to CDC, most of these fraudulent activit...
9-1-1 What's your emergency?
It's National Telecommunicators Week!I'm sure most of us have called 9-1-1 before. Usually, it's at the worst time of your life. Things are desperately wrong, or someone has been hurt or there's a fir... Lamont, Lang headed for NJ to fight COVID-19
We live in a time where we need heroes more than we've needed them in a long, long time. Not the kind who wear helmets or sneakers, or the kind who carry hammers or shields; no, we need the kind who c... Easter Bunny practiced Social Distancing with a wave to children in Garrison
The Garrison Fire Auxiliary (Garrison Emergency Services) hosted a different sort of Easter Egg Hunt this year, during social distancing. The Auxillary cut, colored and decorated paper Easter Eggs and... Blessed Hope Midweek organized drive through Easter Bags for Kids
Every Wednesday several children meet at Blessed Hope Community Church for a chance to hear a Bible story, create a craft and to have a meal. Due to all of the closures, the program has been shut down... Upcoming Decisions for Vinton Shellsburg Education
COVID-19 has done quite a number on the country right now, and schools are being affected by it as well. Scrambling to find a Plan B for education to submit to the Department of Education, the schools...
Sobering Reminder of the Seriousness
Each day I hold my breath as I read the numbers coming in, especially scanning to see how Benton County is fairing in this pandemic. Cheering a little every time we get by another day without a new ca... While you're home, fill out the Census Form!
in one of the council meetings a few weeks ago, City Administrator Chris Ward mentioned how important it is for everyone to fill out their census form. While the online form says that the count ...
Vinton Shellsburg Elementary Art Rooms take class online
Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools, are offering art activities through their Facebook Page Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary Art Rooms Click to view There are plenty of art activities and ... CITY OF VINTON PLAYGROUNDS ARE NOW CLOSED.
As of March 27, 2020 all city of Vinton playgrounds will be are closed. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. Please understand this is a public health measure, and we are tryin...