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VSHS American Humanities Class visits Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

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Animal house: Galkowskis, Humane Society reach settlement

The settlement reached this week regarding the animals seized from the Vinton home of Marshall and Barbara Galkowski is "a very good outcome for the animals, the City of Vinton, and the taxpayers," says Benton County Attorney David Thompson.

Cedar Valley Humane Society secures legal custody of all Galkowski animals

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is pleased to announce that it has reached a voluntary legalsettlement and release agreement with Benton County, the City of Vinton, and Barbara & MarshallGalkowski in the matter of the Petition for Disposition of Threatened Animals filed by Benton County onJanuary 22, 2018.
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V-S Speech Team Goes to State

Congratulations to the Vinton-Shellsburg Speech Team for a great Saturday at State Large Group Speech Contest on Feb. 10th at Linn-Mar High School. Five groups earned I ratings.

Cedar Valley Humane Society secures legal custody of all Galkowski animals

The Cedar Valley Humane Society is pleased to announce that it has reached a voluntary legal settlement and release agreement with Benton County, the City of Vinton, and Barbara & Marshall Galkowski in the matter of the Petition for Disposition of Threatened Animals filed by Benton County on January 22, 2018.

V-S Speech Team Goes to State

Congratulations to the Vinton-Shellsburg Speech Team for a great Saturday at State Large Group Speech Contest on Feb. 10th at Linn-Mar High School. Five groups earned I ratings.

Benton County Nature Center to host Critter Corner: Crayfish

Friday, March 2nd, 10:00 "” 11:00AM, Critter Corner: Crayfish Come meet this Iowan crustacean up close and personal! Get the chance to see andtouch some crayfish, and learn more about these neat critters.

Benton County Nature Center to host Critter Corner: Crayfish

Friday, March 2nd, 10:00 — 11:00AM, Critter Corner: Crayfish Come meet this Iowan crustacean up close and personal! Get the chance to see and touch some crayfish, and learn more about these neat critters.

Union High School Fine Arts to Present "Grease"

A Wop-bama-lu-bop A Wop Bam Boom! Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.

Union High School Fine Arts to Present “Grease”

A Wop-bama-lu-bop A Wop Bam Boom!   Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.