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Kirkwood Landscape Challenge Success!
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg Landscape team, made up of Ciara Dods, Madeline Pingenot, Kirsten Pettit, Ali Lutz, Kassidi Brunssen, and Andrew Allsup, proudly represented their te... Four Board of Director positions open with Vinton Unlimited
Vinton Unlimited will have four Board of Director positions open for a term beginning January 2026 and a regular election is being held to fill those positions. Any current Vinton Unlimited member is ...
Join VSCSD for Veteran's Day
Join the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District as we honor our Veterans. The Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Gym. Veterans and ... Veterans Holiday Parade November 20, 6:00 p.m.
Mark Thursday, November 20 on your calendar for the Annual Holiday Lighted Parade! The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Floats will light up on 6th St. and 2nd Ave.Bundle up and ... Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Meeting Summary – October 20, 2025
The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education met on Monday, October 20, at Central Office. All board members were present, with Director Darin Humiston joining via Zoom.President Tom Burke addressed the a... Holiday With a Cop gearing up to help Santa
It's just about that time of the year again! Time to lend Santa a hand! Each year, the Vinton Police Department, Sheriff's Department and sometimes the Iowa State Patrol lend their officers for a nigh...
Community colleges could see reduced funding under Iowa DOGE recommendation
By Robin OpsahlIowa community colleges could see reduced funds for high-demand job training programs if some recommendations from the Iowa DOGE task force report are implemented by the state Legislatu...
Kelly Steffen – Iowa Social Studies Teacher of the Year!
I’m excited to share some great news. Vinton-Shellsburg High School teacher Kelly Steffen has been selected as the Iowa Council for the Social Studies Teacher of the Year!This is a statewide honor ... Vinton Public Library to receive $10,000 gift as part of the Carnegie Libraries
On Wednesday, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced that each Carnegie Libraries would receive $10,000 in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration... Fall Leaf Cleanup Schedule
Fall Leaf Information The Street Department has begun curbside leaf pickup for the season. Pickup will continue as long as leaves are plentiful and weather permits. Please place leaves 12 inches from...