Accident near Dysart claims life of 19 Year Old

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 10, 2025 1:06 pm

The Iowa State Patrol has released details about a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:35 p.m. The crash took place on Highway 21, south of 170th Street.

Tree of Lights Thank You

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 9, 2025 5:12 pm

We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support shown by our community for the 2024 Tree of Lights Campaign. Your contributions have made it possible for Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics to acquire essential technology and equipment that significantly enhance patient care, recovery, and overall staff efficiency.

LaPorte Students to participate in University of Dubuque High School Honor Band

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE
January 9, 2025 2:24 pm

Over 100 band students from 27 high schools in Iowa, South Carolina, and Wisconsin will participate in the University of Dubuque High School Honor Band on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Kristie Davis Wins Holiday Lights Grand Prize!

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 8, 2025 3:26 pm

This year’s Holiday Lights event concluded with a big win for Kristie Davis, whose name was drawn as the Grand Prize winner! Kristie’s entry was selected from an impressive 5,185 completed punch cards submitted at locations across Vinton.

Vinton-Shellsburg Awarded Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Grant

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2025 11:50 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has been selected as one of the recipients of Governor Kim Reynolds' Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) grants.

UnityPoint Health/St. Luke's Foundation Accepting Applications

VINTON TODAY
January 8, 2025 11:50 am

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant Program, which provides matching grant funds towards healthcare services for rural residents living in Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, northern Johnson, Jones and Linn counties.

Vinton-Shellsburg January Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2025 11:49 am

Kenney Retires from Vinton Fire Department

VINTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
January 7, 2025 11:51 am

“Being of service to others is what brings true happiness.” — Marie OsmondThe box office was filled with cries of "Are you not entertained?!" as Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix took moviegoers back to ancient Rome in "Gladiator", Barry Bonds made history as the first MLB player to hit a home run into San Francisco Bay (granted with some "help"), and GPS was released to public use after creation by the US military.

Statement Regarding Recent Incident at Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 6, 2025 1:23 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital prioritizes the safety, dignity, and privacy of all our patients and staff. A recent event at the hospital involves a confidential patient matter.

VS FFA Members Shine at IAT Leadership Conferences

FFA
January 6, 2025 11:59 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  On November 9th and December 7th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter got to send   kids to the Ignite, Amplify, and Transform Leadership Conferences and Teach Ag and State Officer Candidate Workshops at the FFA Enrichment Center.