Bill would require Iowa K-12 materials follow Trump order on ‘Gulf of America'

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
February 5, 2025 11:46 am

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.

Weather update for today 2/5/25: Freezing rain expected this afternoon

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
February 5, 2025 11:15 am

Vinton Shellsburg February Newsletter

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 4, 2025 12:14 pm

V-S High School Welcomes New Associate Principal & Activities Director

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 3, 2025 8:22 pm

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.

Iowa Secretary of State's Office Maintains Up-To-Date Voter Registration Lists

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
February 3, 2025 12:06 pm

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.

Hy-Vee Partners with Variety–the Children's Charity for Annual Round-Up Campaign

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2025 10:54 am

 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.

Kiwanis Club Delivers Dictionaries to 3rd Graders, Inspiring Young Minds

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 2, 2025 5:57 pm

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.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Spaghetti Dinner: A Night of Food & Fellowship

FFA
January 31, 2025 11:08 am

By: Co-Reporter Sophia NewtonThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual free-will donation spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, January 21st. This event provided a delicious homemade meal for 225 community members either as a dine-in option during the home basketball game or as a convenient to-go meal.

Belle Plaine to consider four-day school week

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 31, 2025 11:07 am

Belle Plaine Community School District is considering something a little out of the box. They are considering a four day school week after community support was shown for the idea.

Auditor: More than $400K in public money misspent through state-run program

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
January 31, 2025 9:56 am

By Clark KauffmanIowa Auditor of State Rob Sand issued a  report  Thursday that says more than $400,000 in taxpayer money was improperly spent through a program run by Iowa Workforce Development.