Three Candidates Vie for 2nd Precinct Seat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2020 5:49 pm

Following an election with no candidates for the 2nd Precinct, the city has approved a special election which will be held on March 3rd. Three candidates have met the qualifications to be on the ballot for the election.

Vinton-Shellsburg Announces Finalists for Superintendent Interviews

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 10, 2020 5:31 pm

 The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education is pleased to announce that they have selected three candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee makes grant awards

VINTON UNLIMITED
February 7, 2020 9:22 pm

The Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Hotel Occupancy Tax grant awards. Over $10,000 was provided to fund 11 different upcoming projects within the City of Vinton during 2020.

Vinton-Shellsburg Announces Finalists for Superintendent Interviews

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 7, 2020 7:46 pm

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, February 10th is:Mr.

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

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 5, 2020 2:37 pm

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.

Benton County Caucus Results

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 5, 2020 3:53 am

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.

Vinton Shellsburg February Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 2, 2020 3:02 pm

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

VINTON TODAY
January 30, 2020 1:37 am

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

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

VINTON TODAY
January 29, 2020 4:43 pm

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.

Donald Martin Shelter under consideration for Homeless Shelter

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 28, 2020 10:28 pm

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 Vinton, and unseen to most of us.