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.

Kelly Steffen – Iowa Social Studies Teacher of the Year!

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 22, 2025 2:36 pm

I’m excited to share some great news. Vinton-Shellsburg High School teacher Kelly Steffen has been selected as the Iowa Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year!This is a statewide  honor that recognizes Kelly’s exceptional work in bringing history, government, and civic engagement to life for her students.

Vinton Public Library to receive $10,000 gift as part of the Carnegie Libraries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 22, 2025 1:49 pm

On Wednesday, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced that each Carnegie Libraries would receive $10,000 in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Fall Leaf Cleanup Schedule

CITY OF VINTON
October 22, 2025 7:27 am

Fall Leaf Information  The Street Department has begun curbside leaf pickup for the season. Pickup will continue as long as leaves are plentiful and weather permits.

Grow Smart, Stay Safe: V-S FFA helps out at Ag Safety Day

FFA
October 21, 2025 11:48 am

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn a Saturday in September Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members helped to teach younger kids the importance of safety in agriculture.

GoFundMe page set up to cover Funeral expenses of Offerman Family

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 21, 2025 9:44 am

Following the accident on Friday involving a Vinton woman, 37-year-old Crystal Offerman, a  GoFundMe  page has been set up to help cover her funeral expenses.

Introducing the Grade‑Alignment Scenario: Information & Next Steps

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 20, 2025 11:49 am

There will be two more opportunities for parents to learn more about the proposed Grade-Allignment Scenario  November 10, 2025Shellsburg Elementary6:30 PMNovember 13, 2025Tilford Elementary6:30 PMGrade-Alignment ScenarioThis information is about a grade‑alignment scenario the district is currently exploring.

Frush, Reserve Champion, LaPorte-Dysart FFA 5th in Milk Quality & Products Event

FFA
October 19, 2025 1:48 pm

The La Porte-Dysart FFA Chapter was among 25 teams from across Iowa who made their way to Manchester in September to take part in the 2025 Iowa FFA Milk Quality & Products Career Development Event.

Multi-vehicle accident involving Vinton-Shellsburg school bus on Friday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 18, 2025 4:24 am

On Friday, a Vinton-Shellsburg school bus with six students on board was leaving town on Highway 218 headed south when it was involved in a multi-vehicle accident.