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Hotel Occupancy Tax Committee makes grant awards

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

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.
Article Thumbnail. The cutest democrat caucus attendee in the 2nd Precinct finding entertainment during the meeting

Benton County Caucus Results

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.
Article Thumbnail. The rarely used Donald Martin Shelter house in discussion to be used as a homeless shelter

Donald Martin Shelter under consideration for 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 Vinton, and unseen to most of us.
Article Thumbnail. Pete Buttigieg visited Vinton on Monday evening.

Pete Buttigieg visits Vinton

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.