County hears Billboard concerns

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 9, 2020 5:12 am

At last week's Supervisor meeting, area lawyer Mark Mossman addressed the board concerning regulations for billboards. He shared with the Supervisor of his travels through the south and noticed how the country was gorgeous, but that "it was striking that every now and then, you could be driving through really, really pretty countryside and all of a sudden you'd come to a county that just had billboards everywhere.

Vinton-Shellsburg distributing meals via Vans

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
July 9, 2020 2:57 am

The daily meals that are being provided by the VInton-Shellsburg School District are still being delivered. Rather than using a bus, the meals will arrive via a van for those in Vinton.

Painting the town Red, White and Blue

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 7, 2020 10:29 pm

The 4th of July slipped by without a lot of fanfare for most towns, but it didn't go by unnoticed.  The Sellers and Roster Families decided to do a little something on this 4th of July, to brighten the days of many in Vinton.

ATTENTION VINTON-SHELLSBURG GRADUATING CLASS OF 2015

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
July 7, 2020 4:39 pm

Class of 2015, your school cumulative folder is available for you to pick up at the Central Office located at 1502 C Ave., Vinton, between the hours of 9:30 a.

Celebrating the Red, White and Blue

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 5, 2020 3:38 am

On the 4th of July, there is nothing I enjoy more than just driving around to see the flags flying. There is something comforting about seeing them flying.

Dysart Celebrates Independence Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 5, 2020 3:17 am

Dysart was one of the few communities to continue the 4th of July festivities this year. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many communities decided to err on the side of caution rather than celebrate the Independence Day holiday.

Finkenauer Announces Federal Grant for the V-S Community School District

VINTON TODAY
July 2, 2020 8:05 am

Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced that the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will receive a $99,929 grant as a part of the U.

Caring for those in need

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2020 4:30 pm

Katelyn Folkmann, the 2020 Benton County Iowa Miss United States Agriculture has had a lot of events cancelled due to COVID-19. However, she found a different way to help the community.

Jorgensen One of Four Honorees to Iowa Women's Hall of Fame

VINTON TODAY
June 29, 2020 1:20 pm

Announcing the 2020 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Inductees and Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice Recipient In-person ceremony postponed The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW) is pleased to announce the 2020 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame inductees.

Vinton Shellsburg Meal Schedule for July 4th Weekend

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 29, 2020 1:12 pm

The Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Summer Meal Program will NOT be distributing meals on Friday, July 3rd, or on Monday, July 6th.However, the regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, July 7th.