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Article Thumbnail. The Shellsburg Legion continues flag raising tradition in spite of a missing flag pole this year

Shellsburg American Legion Elementary School continues Flag Raising tradition

For the last several years the Shellsburg American Legion marks the first day of school by raising a new flag the elementary school in Shellsburg. Dave Travis, Bud Yoe, Ed Shaeffer, Garth Gardemann, Ace Husted and honorary bugler, Don "Snip" Wilson all participated.

S.C.R.A.M.

Do you own a surveillance camera that records video footage and want to help the police solve crime?  Register your home or business surveillance camera with the Vinton Police Department.
Article Thumbnail. The West Family celebrating the first day of Kindergarten at Tilford Elementary

First week of school, First case of COVID-19

The first day of school for many of the children took place on Tuesday, for Kindergarten and on Wednesday for preschoolers. For the first time in 5 months, children gathered at the local schools and made their way to their classrooms.
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Boomfest Wraps up the Summer

With close to 25 vendors in downtown Vinton, the weather cooperated with a cool breeze, but nothing of the sort from earlier this month. Residents were able to get their fix of Scratch Cupcakes, funnel cakes, and various hot meals this weekend from the food vendors downtown.
Article Thumbnail. It's official! The IBSSS will now be under private ownership for the first time in its history.

IBSSS officially owned by the City of Vinton, for now

After 3 years, the hard work of so many people has finally paid off. Until Thursday morning, (well officially midnight Thursday night) the Braille School Property had been owned by the State of Iowa Board of Regents.

SACG (Shellsburg Area Community Group) is accepting donations

Shellsburg, one of the towns affected by the Derecho is in need of donations to help in the community. Anyone who desires to assist with the storm relief efforts can make checks out to:SACG (Shellsburg Area Community Group), and write in “storm relief” in the note.