University of Northern Iowa to launch three-year elementary education degree

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 29, 2025 4:16 pm

By Brooklyn DraisyThe University of Northern Iowa is working to fast-track elementary teacher training through a new three-year degree program, with the goal of getting qualified educators out of college classrooms and into their own more quickly.

Show your Viking spirit and support VS Post Prom!

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
October 28, 2025 11:46 am

We still have VS socks ($12/pair) and Casey’s cards ($20 each) available.All proceeds go toward Post Prom — helping create a safe and memorable night for our students.

Kiwanis hear updates from County Attorney's office and hear budget updates

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2025 11:27 am

Updated: Please note the second photo which includes a list of some of the unfunded mandates handed down from the state requiring the county to cover these expenses.

Kirkwood Landscape Challenge Success!

FFA
October 26, 2025 6:06 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg Landscape team, made up of Ciara Dods, Madeline Pingenot, Kirsten Pettit, Ali Lutz, Kassidi Brunssen, and Andrew Allsup, proudly represented their team at the Kirkwood Landscape Challenge, bringing home an impressive set of awards.

Four Board of Director positions open with Vinton Unlimited

VINTON UNLIMITED
October 26, 2025 6:05 pm

Vinton Unlimited will have four Board of Director positions open for a term beginning January 2026 and a regular election is being held to fill those positions.

Join VSCSD for Veteran's Day

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 24, 2025 12:22 pm

Join the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District as we honor our Veterans. The Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Gym.

Veterans Holiday Parade November 20, 6:00 p.m.

VINTON UNLIMITED
October 24, 2025 12:17 pm

Mark Thursday, November 20 on your calendar for the Annual Holiday Lighted Parade! The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Floats will light up on 6th St. and 2nd Ave.

Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Meeting Summary – October 20, 2025

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 23, 2025 12:24 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education met on Monday, October 20, at Central Office. All board members were present, with Director Darin Humiston joining via Zoom.

Holiday With a Cop gearing up to help Santa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 23, 2025 11:58 am

It's just about that time of the year again! Time to lend Santa a hand! Each year, the Vinton Police Department, Sheriff's Department and sometimes the Iowa State Patrol lend their officers for a night of shopping with area children in preparation for Christmas.

Community colleges could see reduced funding under Iowa DOGE recommendation

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 23, 2025 11:58 am

By Robin OpsahlIowa community colleges could see reduced funds for high-demand job training programs if some recommendations from the Iowa DOGE task force report are implemented by the state Legislature.