News

Post Prom 2025 would like to thank all the community sponsors, committee members, and parent volunteers for helping us provide a safe and fun Post Prom party for the Vinton-Shellsburg Junior and Senior classes. We are thankful to live in such a supportive community, because we truly could not do it without you!Post Prom Sponsors:AirFXBarron Chiropractic/Stacie MarzenBeast & BirdBerry’s LanesBlessed DuoBrickside Brew and ChewCameron’s Clothing CoCasey’sCedar Rapids KernelsCedar Valley Bank and TrustChick-fil-AClickStopCobblestone Inn and SuitesCranky Hank’sCrumbl CookiesDavid Happel Law OfficesECI RECEdward JonesErvin Motor CoFarewayFarmer’s Savings Bank and TrustFreddy’s Frozen CustardGriffith CollisionH2 PizzaHenkle Creek MercantileHyVee Dollar FreshIMCAJohn Leonard State Farm InsuranceKwik StarLa Grange PharmacyLa’James International CollegeLocal EditionLotus RestaurantMartin Eye ClinicMcDowell’sMossman Law FirmPhillips Funeral HomesPizza RanchRobert Fischer Law FirmRooster Detailing and AutoRoy’s FoodlandSchminke ExcavatingSpare TimeDr.

We're Live! Check Out the City's New Website! We are excited to announce that our newly designed website is officially live! After several months of work, we've created a fresh, modern and user-friendly platform to better serve you. Check out our new features:Mobile-friendly designEasier navigation with the online utility payment portal easy to findUpdated contentDirect online submission on some formsDepartment contact informationVisit https://www.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District invites families, staff, and community members to participate in two upcoming community forums focused on our school facilities and future planning. These forums are a continuation of the important conversations we’ve been having around our facilities, grade alignment, and the long-term needs of our district.

Join Us in Celebrating Iowa’s School Board Members This MayMay is School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated individuals who serve as a Guiding Light for Student Success in Iowa’s public schools. Sponsored by the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB), this month-long celebration recognizes the vital role school board members play in shaping education and supporting students.

Photo Caption: Chaplain Brian Reeves receives his certificate for the designation of Chaplain 1 for The Salvation Army.Presenting is Roseann Rustia, the Territorial Chaplains Coordinator. This took place on April 8th, 2024 at the Division Summit Training in South Sioux Center, Nebraska. Three other local Benton County team members attended the training also.

Your feedback is important to us! Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VS35KJ to take our brief survey! Your responses will be used to guide future programming and services here at our library.

It was a weekend of fun and festivities for the Vinton Shellsburg High School students. The fun kicked off at the Grand March held in the High School Auditorium on Saturday evening. The young men and women looked dashing in their prom apparel against a forest setting of trees which included flowers and lights. To view the students, CLICK HERE to see their pictures!.

Governor Kim Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register to protect the use of executive privilege for all Iowa governors past, present, and future. “It is in the public’s interest that governors can receive candid advice from their closest advisors,” said Mason Mauro, spokesperson for Gov. Reynolds. “We are confident that the judicial branch will recognize that governors have a constitutional executive privilege in Iowa, just as they recognized a legislative privilege last year, and have used a deliberative privilege to protect the communications of Iowa Supreme Court justices.

The Center Point-Urbana FFA Chapter proudly represented their school and community at the 97th Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference, bringing home multiple honors and awards.Caleigh Lewis earned the title of State Runner-Up in Creed Speaking, demonstrating exceptional poise and delivery in one of the most competitive categories for first-year FFA members.