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Art by Victoria Humiston on Display at the Vinton Public Library

Stop into the library to check out our newest display, featuring award-winning artwork by local artist Victoria Humiston! Her piece entitled 'One Acre' just returned home after being featured in a year-long display at the U.S. Capital! Humiston is a 2024 graduate of Vinton Shellsburg High School and is the winner of the 2024 District II Congressional Art Competition.

Shellsburg Public Library makes ADA Upgrade

The Shellsburg Public Library is excited to announce that an ADA-accessible automatic door has been installed to better serve all members of our community.Thanks to donations made by the following, this has been made possible:Aureon Charity Program USA Communications (matched the Aureon Grant)Marlyn and Luana White donationEd and Nancy Sass donationBethlehem Church Vinton in memory of Esther Ann Hite.
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Wind Turbine Recycling in Benton County?

On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-fourth (SE1/4) of the northeast one-fourth (NE1/4) of Sec 12 T86N, R11, West of the 5th P.M." The street address for the Wind Turbine Blade Recycling and Storage Facility would be 5143 22nd Ave,  Mt Auburn.

Science, Stems, and Success: VS FFA Competes at District CDEs

Raine Wheeler, Ciara Dods, Kassidi Brunssen, Madeline Pingenot, Abby McKenna, and Kirsten Pettit participated in Floriculture. By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn May 12th, 10 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the Northeast District Food Science and Floriculture Career Development Events at Hawkeye Community College. The Food Science event included a Written Exam, Math Practicum, Food Safety and Quality Practicum, Customer Inquiry Practicum, Triangle Tests, and Aroma Tests.

Notice to Bidders: Tree Replanting Program Project

Notice to BiddersPurpose:Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA). The Owner of this project is Benton County managed by the Benton County Conservation Board (5718 20th Ave Drive, Vinton, IA 52349).Project information/Scope:II. Project Description1.
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Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule

The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th  July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30Shellsburg Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15Garrison Public Library: Monday through Thursday Lunch 11:30-12:15Lunch TransportationPick-up Locations & Time Frame: Park Apartments - 11:35 Vinton Public Library - 11:40 Riverside Park - 11:50Drop-off Locations & Time Frame: Vinton Pool - 12:50 Vinton Public Library - 12:55 Riverside Park - 1:00The meals are FREE to all kids up to 18 years old.

Benton County 4-Hers Excel at 2025 State Livestock Triathlon

Note: Photo captions are at the end of the article.---Nineteen members of the Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group had a highly successful weekend participating in the 2025 Iowa 4-H Livestock Triathlon in Ames. Held on the campus of Iowa State University, the Triathlon was a two-day event featuring competitions in Livestock Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, and Judging.

Pork in the Pantry Provides 75,000 Servings to Those in Need

County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa.“We are deeply grateful to the Iowa Pork Producers and the 47 county pork organization participating in Pork in the Pantry for the remarkable donations distributed to food pantries and food banks across Iowa," said Linda Gorkow, executive director of the Iowa Food Bank Association.
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Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $49,605.87 to Local Organizations

The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton.  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District    Operation Backpack   Nathan’s Miles Foundation        Purchase items for glow run  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District  Sundown Mountain Ski Resort Day for 5th graders Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa      Program supplies  Virgina Gay Hospital           iPads dedicated to nursing leadership staff Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom            Entertainment for Post Prom  Vinton Public Library          Purchase daisy petal drum and cattail chime for butterfly garden Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     4th grade field trip Vinton Baseball Softball Corporation       Field Marking supplies, hose reels and batting cage net  Vinton Unlimited – Boom-Fest      Entertainment for Boom-fest Arts & Crafts Festival Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     Kindergarten field trip American Legion George G.

Applications being accepted for Parks and Recreation Director

The City of Vinton is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Director.This management-level role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the planning, organization, and direction of the city’s parks and recreation programs. The Director will be responsible for preparing the department’s annual budget, managing both full-time and part-time staff, and working collaboratively with boards and commissions.
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