Robert "Bob" DuCharme, the former owner of Tactical Creations in Vinton, was arrested last March 5, 2024, on a total of 10 charges:1 - Sexual Abuse, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, a Class B Felony2,3,4,5,6 - Sexual Abuse, 2nd Degree, Class B Felony7, 8- Assault with intent to Commit Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Misdemeanor9, 10 - Lascivious Acts with a Child - Fondle or Touch, Class C FelonyThis week DuCharme entered an Alford plea of guilt to charges 8,9 and 10.

By Co-Reporter Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, January 22nd, eight Vinton-Shellsburg FFA seniors took the day to visit the capitol. More than 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy from 120 schools visited the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is excited to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship application process, offering students the opportunity to receive a share of over $700,000 in scholarships.

By Robin OpsahlIowa lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require Iowa schools to replace in educational materials any references to the Gulf of Mexico with “Gulf of America” and “Denali” with “Mount  McKinley.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Christine McSweeney as the new High School Associate Principal and Aric Chvala as the new Activities Director for Vinton-Shellsburg.

The role of Iowa Secretary of State requires a balance: ensuring Iowa elections are safe, secure, and fair and empowering every eligible voter to make their voices heard in Iowa elections.

 Customers can make a difference by rounding up their purchases to the next dollar, now through Feb. 28, to support children in need across the Midwest.

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton continued its mission of serving the community by delivering dictionaries to all third-grade students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District.