Bill banning handheld cellphone use while driving heads to governor's desk

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 27, 2025 12:09 pm

By Robin OpsahlAfter years of failed starts, the Iowa Legislature has finally sent legislation banning the handheld use of cellphones while driving to Gov.

Vinton Shellsburg April Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 27, 2025 12:09 pm

Severe Weather Spotter Training Seminar Thursday, March 27

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
March 26, 2025 4:44 pm

On Thursday, March w7, 2025, the public is invited to a seminar that will last approximately 2 hours. All emergency services, law enforcement, school personnel, public works, Benton County EMA Spotters and anyone interested in learning about severe weather is encouraged to attend.

Vinton-Shellsburg Difference Maker: Amber Pattee

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 26, 2025 4:43 pm

3.  We are proud to recognize  Amber Pattee  as this month’s  Vinton-Shellsburg Difference Maker! Amber has been named  District Coach of the Year  by the  Iowa Girls Coaches Association (IGCA)—a prestigious honor voted on by her coaching peers.

Vinton Police Department Log for March 17-23, 2025

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
March 26, 2025 4:37 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for March 17-23, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

2025 VPL Annual Community Survey

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 26, 2025 4:32 pm

The Vinton Public Library is conducting the  2025 VPL Annual Community Survey.Please take a moment to fill it out and give them your input!Click belo

Whose DNA is it?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 26, 2025 2:36 pm

The company known as 23andMe have begun the process of filing bankruptcy. For those who don't know what this company does, it collects DNA. The DNA is then analyzed and it has been helpful for the users to find out what kinds of illnesses they and their families might be disposed to getting in the future.

Vinton Shellsburg Administrator/Director Reports

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 25, 2025 10:29 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg administrators reported on a variety of academic, extracurricular, and operational updates. At the high school, ACT testing faced technical difficulties but was successfully completed in small groups, 24 new members were inducted into NHS, and spring activities, including track, speech, and FFA competitions, are underway.

Set It and Forget It!!!

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 25, 2025 9:00 pm

 By Eric Schares,   Roadside ManagerSo you’ve planted your tree and now all you have to do is sit back and wait 30 years to enjoy the shade, right? Wrong, there are still many things you can do to maximize the quality and longevity of your tree.

"Team Dave and Rick" and Co. settle Lawsuit

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2025 8:38 pm

This article will attempt to lay out the facts of the case and try to condense the lawsuit. You will see numbers inside of parentheses, these indicate the page where the information can be found.