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'Teenproof' event for parents to include discussion of drugs
The Benton County Above The Influence Coaltion is sponsoring a "Teenproof" event to help parents identify signs of drug abuse. This free event takes place from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Vinton-Shellsburg High School.
The schedule is as follows:
5:50 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.: Exhibit Open Registration & Tour of “Simulated Teen Room Activity”
6:10 p.
Vets Day: VS honors those who served; donates $1,700 in honor of Flaugh
The annual Vinton-Shellburg Veterans Day ceremony honored local veterans for their service to America, and also offer a special tribute to veteran and 2004 graduate Dan Flaugh.
The student body raised $1,700 to present to the Flaugh family to pass on to the Wounded Warrior Project. The recently Flaughless 5K raised $10,000 for that group which helps veterans from recent wars. Artist from Vinton will hold exhibit at Kirkwood through December 7th
Kathryn Van Steenhuyse Art Exhibit at Kirkwood, through Dec. 7
What is it? What does it mean? What’s your reaction to this painting? These are just a few of the questions you may ask yourself when viewing the works of art in the Iowa Hall Gallery at Kirkwood Community College.
Wichita, Kan., artist Kathryn Van Steenhuyse said the works she’s displaying at the college range from pleasing and beautiful to just plan odd, and that’s part of her plan. Christopher Salinas chosen for participation in annual Opus Honor Choir Festival
Christopher Salinas, Vinton-Shellsburg 7th grader, was recently selected for participation in the twenty-seventh annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. Over 3400 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. Guest conductors of the choirs include Roger Hatteberg, Linda Ferjak, Dr.
Veterans Day: Area groups honor those who served
Area veterans' groups honored veterans on Sunday, during the annual Veterans Day service.
Relocated to the US Bank Community Room because of rainy, cold weater, the service included tributes to living members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as memorials to veterans who have died. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas: FFA, NHS add greenery
Vinton-Shellsburg Future Farmers of America and National Honor Society members -- along with teachers, adult volunteers from USA Communications in Shellsburg and equipment from Schoonover's -- continued the long tradition of decorating downtown Vinton with greeneery, ribbons and lights.
The students spent Saturday morning tying greenery to the awnings or storefronts, then attaching lights. Mayor Watson announces plans to leave office after finishing term in 2013
Mayor John Watson looked left and right during the Vinton City Council meeting on Thursday, and pondered his immediate future.
Two days earlier he had lost his bid to become a Benton County supervisor.
“I had said before that win or lose, I would leave office as Mayor in January,” Watson said.
But now, said the Mayor, he changed his mind, and will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends Dec.
Boil Order: Mayor calls for review of policies/DNR regulations
Vinton City Coordinator Andy Lent called Vinton Today late Saturday morning to announce that the boil order issued on Friday pertaining to city water has been lifted.
One house in Vinton that had been vacant for some time was tested, and the test indicated that e-coli was present; city offiicials later determined that the test was what water treatment professionals call a sample error, and that no e-coli was present in city water supplies. Hey, I'm lost can you help me get home?
Our puppy is missing. 7 month old black lab/shorthair mix. Her name is Bella. She has a purple collar and a white star on her chest. Please call 389-7000 if you see her. We live on the south edge of Vinton. The City of Vinton is currently under a boil water notice
Notice: This is now not the case, water is safe to drink (click for story) as of 11 a.m. Saturday. If you didn't get this message be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates like this! Thanks! -Valerie
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DRINKING WATER WARNING
Vinton Municipal Water Dept water is contaminated with E. coli Bacteria
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
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