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Vinton-Shellsburg Announces Finalists for Superintendent Interviews

The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education is pleased to announce that they have selected 3 candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy. The second candidate, who will interview on Monday, ...

VSCSD’s Kelly Steffen among top teachers to be honored at Wednesday luncheon

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg will help deliver awards Ten of Iowa’s top teachers will be honored during an annual luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Altoona. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov....

Benton County Caucus Results

The cutest democrat caucus attendee in the 2nd Precinct finding entertainment during the meeting Stopping first at the Republican Caucus, which was held at the middle school, hey it was closer, the crowd was relatively small compared to the packed parking lot at the high school. The results are ...

Vinton Shellsburg February Newsletter

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Shoplifting Leads to a Federal Prison Sentence for Illegally Possessing a Gun

 Convicted Felon and Meth User Possessed a Gun and Fled from Police             A Vinton man was sentenced today to seven years in fede...

LAW ENFORCEMENT IN BENTON COUNTY TO BEGIN ROLLING OUT "HANDLE WITH CARE"

Following two years of preparation and training, the initiative ‘Handle with Care’ (HWC) is set to roll out countywide across both Benton and Iowa counties.“Through this program, law enforcement...

Donald Martin Shelter under consideration for Homeless Shelter

The rarely used Donald Martin Shelter house in discussion to be used as a homeless shelter There have been several discussions happening both with the city and county concerning partnering with the Willis Dady Homeless Services. A concern in Vinton is for the homeless that are found in Vint...

Pete Buttigieg visits Vinton

Pete Buttigieg visited Vinton on Monday evening. Monday evening found a sizeable crowd at the Tilford Elementary cafeteria. The crowd was somewhat larger than the size of the crowd that turned out to see former Vice President Joe Biden.There is a li...

Pete Buttigieg to visit Vinton, Tilford Elementary Monday, 6:00 p.m.

Pete Buttigieg, Presidential Candidate for the 2020 election will be in Vinton on Monday night, January 27 at Tilford Elementary. Tilford is located at 308 E. 13th St. in Vinton. Doors will open ...

Faces of Benton County Nominee: Cathy Maile

MEET CATHY MAILE—a Norway resident and force for good in her role as secretary at Norway Intermediate School where she spent over 30 years working to create nurturing environments for students. ...