Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2025 1:43 pm

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:SF 397: A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties.

The Charles & Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST
April 22, 2025 1:43 pm

The Charles and Helen Yundt Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for year 2025 from non-profit organizations serving the Vinton, Iowa community.

House passes ban on court-ordered college payments in divorce cases

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 22, 2025 1:42 pm

 By Brooklyn DraiseyThe Iowa House has sent a bill to Gov. Kim Reynolds’s desk that would do away with divorce court orders to pay a subsidy for higher education.

Reynolds orders flags at half-staff in honor,of His Holiness Pope Francis

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April 21, 2025 8:59 pm

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment for His Holiness Pope Francis who died on April 21, 2025 at Vatican City.

Vinton Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

VINTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
April 21, 2025 8:54 pm

Photo: From left to right: Kyle Koeppen representing the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District, Cyanna Boggess representing Vinton Unlimited, Deb Wilberg representing Farmers Savings Bank & Trust and Anne Williams representing the Vinton Area Ministerial Association.

Bird Celebrates Protecting Kids In Court

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
April 21, 2025 8:31 pm

With a vote at the Iowa State Legislature, both chambers have officially passed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s constitutional amendment to protect kids in court.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 54th Flight to Washington, D.C.

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
April 21, 2025 8:30 pm

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces its 54th Flight to Washington, D.C.. The flight will include nearly 90 veterans from across Eastern Iowa.On Tuesday, April 29, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #54, sponsored by Quaker Oats.

Vinton Kiwanis bring Easter fun to area Children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 20, 2025 8:34 pm

It was a chilly day for the hunt this year, but no one under 5 foot tall noticed.   I have to admit that I love watching the itty bitty kiddos at the Easter Egg Hunts.

Four-year graduation rate increased .8%, returning to prepandemic levels

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
April 20, 2025 5:38 pm

Four-year graduation rate increased .8%, returning to prepandemic levelsIowa’s high school graduation rate climbed nearly a full percentage point, reaching 88.

Iowa Dept. of Ed. announces opening of 2025-26 Education Savings Accounts

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
April 20, 2025 5:38 pm

Families can submit applications starting April 16 at 8 a.m. through June 30 at 11:59 p.m.The Iowa Department of Education today announced that the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) program officially opens for applications for the 2025-26 school year on Wednesday, April 16, at 8 a.