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Do you have a special Veteran that you'd like to honor?
Would you like to recognize a veteran in your life with a banner displayed proudly on downtown light poles? Now’s your chance! Banners will be hung from June-August. These banners serve as a tribut... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Week: A Farm-Tastic Celebration of Spirit & Success!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerVinton-Shellsburg FFA Week 2025 was packed with exciting events for everyone to enjoy before, during, and after school. The week kicked off on Monday, February 17, with Am... Cancelations for Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Vinton Shellsburg Community School's classes were canceled today due to the weather. BHCC Student Ministries, Youth Group will also be canceled. The policy of BHCC student ministries is to follow the...
In like a lion...weather conditions could get dicey on Wednesday
In like a lion, is the old saying...and we have an incoming storm. When it finishes raining at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, expect that rain to turn to snow from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Look for ...
Kiwanis continue to benefit the community
With a steady line of folks, for most of the morning, the Vinton Kiwanis served 430 hungry folks on Saturday morning. The Vinton Kiwanis organization is responsible for several projects in Vinton. Th... Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Annual Pick-Up Iowa Program
Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2025 Pick-Up Iowa event in...
Belle Plaine man removed from his residence and arrested
Belle Plaine residents reported on Friday morning shortly after 6:00 a.m. that in the northwest side of the town, that there was a heavy law enforcement presence. This was followed by what residents a... Emergency Response from across the County and Beyond rushes to extinguish Fire
Correction: This fire was handled and coordinated by the Garrison Fire Department and Emergency Services. My apologies to the great men in Garrison!---Friday afternoon was a bad combination of earth, ... Watch the Planet Parade Tonight!
Are you a space nerd, or do you just want to see something awesome? Tonight, as soon as it gets dark, look up and you’ll see a rare sight: Seven planets all in alignment. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Satur... Fishing News for Northeast Iowa
Cedar River (above Nashua)About 8-10 inches of ice with the edges starting to become weak so use caution. Warmer weather is bringing more people out over the last week and they are having success!&nbs...