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New ordinance would give city coordinator final say in P & R hiring choices
The Vinton City Council will consider making a significant change in who has the ultimate authority over the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department when it holds its regular meeting this Thursday, May 12.
The council has been asked to consider an ordinance that will take the authority of the Vinton Parks and Recreation Board to hire a director and other personnel and give it to the city coordinator.
Brendas on Board: First meeting for new school board member, board secretary
The faint sound of aluminum bats colliding with baseballs echoed into the Vinton-Shellsburg administrative building as the school board convened for its monthly meeting Monday evening. Baseball practice recently began across the parking lot from the board meeting room. But inside, the board had some items on its agenda that normally take place in September. VSHS Choirs place in the IHSMA Large Group Contest
The VSHS Choirs did as follows at the IHSMA Large Group Contest:
Women's Chorale: Division III
Concert Choir: Division II
Duong, Long to remain in jail until sentencing July 7
Looking down from the bench in the temporary federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Magistrate Judge Jon Scoles told the two defendants that it would be "ironic" if their criminal behavior resulted in two more months of freedom.
Facing Judge Scoles on Monday while wearing Linn County Jail jump suits and shackles around their ankles, waist and hands were Chan Duong, in bright orange; and Phung Ca "Polly" Long, who was wearing dark green.
Bike Safety Rodeo a Success
Last Tuesday, a number of Vinton and local area youth came out with their bikes to the Vinton Recreation Center to participate in the annual Bike Safety Rodeo. Kids of all ages had the opportunity to practice their biking skills at a number of challenging stations, learned about bike safety, had their helmets checked for proper fitting and went home happy with some really cool prizes. Division 1 rating for VSHS Concert Band
The Vinton-Shellsburg High School Concert Band and Director Karl Smith are celebrating the band's lates Division 1 rating, as well as a near-perfect score at the IHSMA (Iowa High School Music Association) State Large Group Festival.
"I'm so proud of the band students and parents," said Smith. Peony owners to remain in jail until July 7 hearing
Looking down from the bench in the temporary federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids, Magistrate Judge Jon Scoles told the two defendants that it would be "ironic" if their criminal behavior resulted in two more months of freedom.
Facing Judge Scoles on Monday while wearing Linn County Jail jump suits and shackles around their ankles, waist and hands were Chan Duong, in bright orange; and Phung Ca "Polly" Long, who was wearing dark green.
SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES BOARD MEMBERS
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is joining with other communities throughout Iowa this spring to honor its elected school board members during Iowa School Board Recognition Week May 8-13. This year’s theme —“School Boards: Making a World of Difference”—recognizes that Iowa’s volunteer school board members are providing leadership, through responsibilities ranging from strong financial stewardship to ensuring high-quality curriculum, to make sure all students are prepared to “take on the world” when they graduate.
Birdwatching near Vinton: Storks seen on small pond
Two white storks have been seen on a pond on 24th Avenue Drive near Minne Estema north of Vinton. This photo was taken Thursday. Teen charged in VSHS bomb threat
Vinton Police were contacted by officials at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School at 1018 a.m. today, reporting that a handwritten bomb threat had been found in a mens room by a student, who immediately reported it to their teacher.
Vinton-Shellsburg School officials immediately initiated an evacuation of the building, and the Vinton Police Department, with the assistance of the Benton County Sheriff's Office, began their investigation.