Nomination Deadline for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award Extended

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
May 5, 2025 11:48 am

Individuals and farm families will be recognized by Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Cournoyer, Secretary Naig and Director Lyon at the 2025 Iowa State FairIowans seeking to nominate individuals or families who are conservation leaders in their community for the 2025 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award now have two additional weeks to complete and submit the application.

2024-2025 VSCSD and VSEA Reception May 14, 4-5:00 p.m.

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 5, 2025 11:48 am

The annual VSCSD and VSEA Reception will be held on Wednesday, May 14, from 4-5:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center.  At 4:30 p.m. we will recognize our retiring staff and end of the year honorees.

May Vinton-Shellsburg Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 5, 2025 11:48 am

RICHART AND SHAULL RECOGNIZED BY GOVERNOR REYNOLDS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 5, 2025 10:42 am

Tori Richart of   Vinton-Shellsburg and Kyla Shaull of Belle Plaine were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 27 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 2, 2025 5:41 pm

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:HF 117: A bill for an act establishing the National Guard Service Professional Qualification Scholarship Program.

Shellsburg Memorial Park Improvement

SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
May 2, 2025 9:59 am

As part of the Shellsburg Area Community Group’s (SACG) ongoing efforts to improve the city's park areas, the Parks Committee undertook the task of researching, funding, acquiring and installing a steel shaded canopy and picnic table on a concrete pad during the fall of 2024.

Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 2, 2025 4:03 am

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:SF 470: A bill for an act relating to prior authorization for dental care services, notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated, and the recovery of overpayments by a dental carrier.

Kirkwood's Benton County Leadership Council to Meet May 15

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 1, 2025 5:27 pm

Meeting to focus on college’s workforce and training efforts in Benton County Kirkwood Community College will hold the next meeting of the institution’s Benton County Leadership Council on May 15, from 1-2:30 p.

April School Board meeting approves changes in personnel and literacy program

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 1, 2025 5:27 pm

At its April meeting, the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Directors approved several key items in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, including a new elementary literacy curriculum and personnel changes.

Post Prom thanks the community for their Support

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
April 30, 2025 12:21 pm

Post Prom 2025 would like to thank all the community sponsors, committee members, and parent volunteers for helping us provide a safe and fun Post Prom party for the Vinton-Shellsburg Junior and Senior classes.