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2024 Soil & Water Conservation Poster Contest
1. Competition is open to Benton County students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade. Students should submit their entries to the Benton Soil & Water Conservation District office at 1705 W Dst, Vinton IA. There are five Divisions -- Division 1 - Grades K and 1Division 2 - Grades 2 and 3Division 3 - Grades 4 through 6Division 4 - Grades 7 through 9Division 5 - Grades 10 through 12 2. Benton County accepting applications for Benton Co. Veterans Affairs Commission
The Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This position is a 3-year term and does require an applicant to be a veteran. Any veteran interested in this position will be filling this seat until the end of the current term which is June 30, 2024.
Iowa Secretary of Ag Visits area Farm
Everyone has a bucket list of sorts, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is no different. Last week, during the snowstorm, he was able to check one of those items off his list. He made a stop at the Wayson family farm in rural Mt. Auburn on Friday and was able to catch up with the family. Naig is no stranger to the Waysons. Last summer at the Iowa State Fair, Naig was paired with Emma to compete in the Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show. V-S parents receive notice of possible threat
Parents of middle school students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District received notice that a student had issued a threat on Monday. However, the school reassured parents that the threat had been investigated..The notification from the school reads, "Following the conclusion of school today we had notice of a possible threat at the middle school.
The Nature of things Spring 2024 Newsletter
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Special Email
I missed a couple of timely items for the Vinton Shellsburg School District so I am sending out this email with a special update as well on action taken by the Benton County Supervisors.
Update: The Supervisors have changed tomorrow's agenda
For unknown reasons, the Auditor item which was previously on the agenda for tomorrow has been removed from the meeting with the Benton County Supervisors. However, topic number 15 at 9:30 A.M. Information Technology is still on.Re: Possible closed session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
Here's a chance to "Flag" someone while supporting area Cub Scouts
There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is important to recognize the opportunities we have, the traditions that shape our families, the people we interact with and exposure to places around the country. Cub Scout Pack 47 would like our community to join together in remembering the freedoms we have as Americans and how this came to be. Vinton Food Pantry Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus
The Vinton Food Pantry received a donation from the local Marian Council 3893 Knights of Columbus in the amount of $700. The money will go toward the purchase of supplies for the pantry. On hand to make the donation from the Marian Council 3893, Knight of Columbus were Rob Levis and Craig Ollinger. Also pictured were Greg Walston who works with Old School Produce as well as the Iowa State Extension office in Vinton, Judy Neal and Elaine Bearbower who both volunteer for the Food Pantry. Garrison Cemetery Annual Meeting, April 4
The Garrison Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at the Garrison Public Library on April 4 at 2:00 PM.All Shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.Any questions can be directed to any board member or Dorothy Readnour at bndread@netins.net