Scammers are using dating sites and social media to lure many into predatory romantic relationships that rob victims of their life savings and often leave them emotionally devastated.

The Vinton American Legion, Post 57 will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, February 11, from 5-7:00 p.m. (say that fast 5 times!)The meal will include Fish Fillet, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Cake for $10.

The Vinton-Shellsburg Prom Committee has planned an Adult Prom Fundraiser Event. The event will take place on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Wildcat Country Club located at 100 Wildcat Trail in Shellsburg.

Punxsutawney Phil may have proclaimed 6 more weeks of winter but the Powers That Be of the VFD Fish Fry Committee made the following proclamation for all the land to hear: "Hear Ye Hear Ye, lest we suffer through 6 more weeks of winter, find comfort in knowing that in a mere 7 weeks we request the honor of your presence at our annual VFD Spring Fish Fry Fundraiser 2022.

Spring will be coming again; it will be Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. There will be little live things again, and Friends of the Center Point Library will be celebrating it all with a presentation on “Attracting Butterflies” by Dennis Schlicht.

Vinton-Shellsburg High SchoolDuration: 4 hrPublic  · Anyone on or off FacebookSaturday, March 5 - 7am -11amVinton Shellsburg High SchoolServing: pancakes, ham, sausage, eggs & refreshmentsADVANCE TICKETS $6Tickets at the door: $7*Tickets available at: Farmer's Savings Bank, Henkel Service Station, John's Quick Shop & through any Kiwanis Member.

Fresh Conversations / Thursday, February 10 at 11:00 amFresh Conversations is a free nutrition and physical education program for ages 60+. The program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want to do: eat well and live well! Program courtesy of Iowa Dept.

The Shellsburg Book Club will meet on February 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Shellsburg Library. Everyone is welcome. For any questions, please call Trish at 319-436-2182Shellsburg Library News flyerNEW BOOKSInvisible by Danielle SteelWish You Were Here by Jodi PicoultThe Beginning by Beverly LewisThe Devil’s Sea by Dirk CusslerA Stranger In The Lifeboat by Mitch AlbomNo One Will Miss Her by Kat RosenfieldDaughter Of The Morning Star by Craig JohnsonThe Boys by Ron HowardThree Sisters by Heather MorrisFlame by Helen HardtThe Tender Bar by J.

The Shellsburg American Legion continues to hold its Saturday morning breakfast from 8-10:00 a.m. We ask people to socially distant at the tables (families of course can sit together) and wear masks if they choose.

The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be holding a free-will donation, dine in or grab-and-go spaghetti dinner on Friday, February 4th from 5-8 P.