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Benton County authorities investigating hit and run south of Urbana
On Saturday April 12, 2014, at about 4:19 PM, the Benton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call regarding a female that had been struck by a car in the 5700 block of 32nd Avenue, about 2 miles south of Urbana. Benton County Sheriff's deputies responded, along with Urbana Fire Department, Shellsburg First Responders, and Center Point Ambulance personnel.
Newhall man wins $50k Iowa Lottery prize at First Stop
DES MOINES – A Benton County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize.
Kevin Ruble of Newhall claimed the ninth of 10 top prizes of $50,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Instantly Rich” instant-scratch game.
Ruble claimed his prize Thursday at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids. He purchased his winning ticket at Newhall First Stop, 211 First St. VS counselor Sandy Hamilton named Iowa Alternative Educator of the Year
For years, Vinton-Shellsburg High School counselor Sandy Hamilton has helped students – particularly those who have struggled at times – to navigate the difficulties that face many teenagers.
Hamilton, who has also worked with the Vinton-Shellsburg Alternative High School since its beginning (and helped set up the school) has been named the 2014 Alternative Education Educator of the Year by the Iowa Association of Alternative Education. Local artists, enthusiasts seeking to create Art Guild
Approximately 25 local artists and art lovers gathered at Creartivity Tuesday evening for the first of what hey hope will be several events to help area artists display their work..
The purpose, said Don Eells, is to encourage area artists and find ways to help them display their work publicly.
A second meeting is planned next Tuesday, April 15, at 6:30 p. IBSSS roof work resumes
The long winter was another factor in the completion of the roof on the Iowa Braille and Sight-Saving School. The roof, virtually destroyed by the July 11, 2011 wind storm, has been under construction for the past year. Workers recently resumed work, framing the structure and placing metal in preparation of installing the slate-style composite roofing tiles. VS has several openings for teachers, support staff
In addition to seeking an assistant high school principal for the next school year, the Vinton-Shellsburg school district has many other openings, both for teaching and support staff positions.
See the complete list on the school web site HERE. The web site includes information about each position, and applications.
VS changes: Davis recommended as Shellsburg principal
Ryan Davis, the 2013 Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year, will become the Shellsburg Elementary principal for the 2014-15 school year if the Vinton-Shellsburg School Board approves the recommendation from Superintendent Mary Jo Hainstock.
Davis began his career as a grades 7-12 science teacher at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (Minn.) Community School District. 'Emperor's New Clothes:' VSHS Drama Dept. prepares spring musical
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Drama Dept., with the help of five fourth grade girls and a few younger children, is preparing to perform "The Emperor's New Clothes" this weekend.
In this version, the cast tells the story via a radio broadcast.
Show times are 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Admission is $5. 2nd grade concert includes Dan Tucker, patriotic favorites and fun music
From "Grand Old Flag" to "Old Dan Tucker," the Tilford Elementary second-grade students performed a variety of favorite songs during their concert on Tuesday evening
Other upcoming concerts include: Kindergarten, Thursday April 10; Third grade, Tuesday, April 15; and first grade, May 5
See more photos HERE.
Vinton natives join celebration for Borlaug statue unveiling
A year ago, Vinton native Jess Rundlett helped unload a statue of Norman Borlaug, and witnessed its completion in her job at the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Late in March, Rundlett traveled to Washington DC for the unveiling of the Borlaug tribute as the State of Iowa’s new statue in National Statuary Hall at the US Capitol.