What does a government shut down mean if you're a Veteran?

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
October 2, 2025 12:31 am

VETERANS FIELD GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates 97 percent of VA employees continue to work during a shutdown, according to the VA Human Capital Contingency Plan.

Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced

WALLACE AND BEVERLY WINKIE FOUNDATION
September 30, 2025 1:03 pm

Two beloved, legendary Iowans and a life-changing Iowa organization will enter the Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame as Class of 2025. All have given Iowa and Iowans decades of service and decades of promoting lifelong learning.

Vinton Shellsburg 2025 Homecoming Court Announced

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 30, 2025 11:46 am

Vinton Shellsburg announces this year's Homecoming Court:Xzavier Greely, Jacoby Johnson, Cooper McClintock, Zachary Dickinson, And

Benton County Emergency Management to Conduct Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
September 29, 2025 8:30 pm

Benton County Emergency Management Agency announces that outdoor warning sirens for the communities Belle Plaine, Garrison, Mount Auburn, Norway, Van Horne, and Vinton will be tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:45 a.

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Hosts Viking Leadership Council Retreat

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 29, 2025 7:40 pm

Students from Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School gathered for the annual Viking Leadership Council Retreat, a day dedicated to building leadership skills, teamwork, and school culture.

Reynolds issues statement concerning arrest of DSM School Superintendent

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
September 29, 2025 11:46 am

Gov. Reynolds issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Ian Roberts by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday, September 26, 2025.

NEA "Big Read" Art Contest starts October 1st

VINTON GUILD OF FINE ARTS
September 26, 2025 12:40 pm

One of the many free activities that will take place this year, as part of Vinton’s “Big Read” initiative, will be a Community Art Contest to take place October 1 — December 1, 2025.

Vogt announces run for Shellsburg Mayor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 26, 2025 12:18 pm

Shellsburg native Shadoe Vogt has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming November 4th city elections.Vogt, who has lived in Shellsburg his entire life, says his decision to run comes from both his long history of community service and a desire to see the city regain momentum on local improvement projects.

Drive Safely on Iowa Roads This Harvest Season

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 26, 2025 11:46 am

With harvest underway, combines, grain carts and other large equipment are appearing on Iowa roads. Drivers are reminded to slow down and share the road with farm machinery this fall.

Dooley Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 26, 2025 11:45 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is proud to announce that Trey Dooley, a senior at Vinton-Shellsburg High School, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, a prestigious academic recognition awarded to fewer than 1% of high school seniors nationwide.