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Iowa Supreme Court reverses $3 Million Settlement in death of Garrison Man
One sentence in a courts ruling, takes away the settlement of a family in the loss of a Garrison man. "Decision of Court of Appeals Vacated; District Court
Judgment Reversed and Case Remanded."In su... Shellsburg Public Library offers Event Room
Celebrate your graduate with us. Shellsburg Public Library has an event room waiting for your grad party and much more. We have seating for 66, ADA compliant, kitchen and a keyless e... Happy Presidents' Day!
It's Presidents' Day, so there will not be a regular email. Only time sensative information is going out today. In honor of the holiday, I put information together, about our Presidents. If you're lik... VSCSD thanks Community Pizza Makers for Making a Difference
The Vinton Shellsburg School Board began the evening by recognizing Cranky Hanks and H2 Pizza as Community Difference Makers for their partnership in supporting elementary literacy through the Pages ... American Legion Post 57 honors members with 60 years of service
On February 3rd, the members of Post 57 of the Vinton American Legion met at the Lutheran Living Communities Chapel to honor Marlyn Mayhew and Darrell Kenney for 60 years of consecutive membership in ... Animal Cruelty Law is on its way to creating a Felony charge for abusing animals
The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed HF 557 (sponsored by Reps. Samantha Fett and Carter Nordman). A companion bill, SF 2099 (sponsored by Senator Lynn Evans) advanced through its Sen... Notice to bidders: Tree Replanting Program
Notice to Bidders Purpose:Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) is soliciting proposals for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd,...
Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates
By Robin OpsahlGov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday she was introducing legislation that would increase taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products, institute a new tax on consumable hemp and vape produc... Chloe Sanders First Ever State Girls Wrestling Champion to reach 200 Wins!
Chloe Sanders earned her 150th high school career pin last Thursday, and went on to become the first girl in the state of Iowa to reach 200 high school career wins!History was made for Vinton-Shellsb... Gino Retires from Vinton Police Department
At the last Vinton City Council meeting, the city approved the retirement of the Vinton Police Department's K-9 Officer, Gino. In December 2016, the German Shepherd, along with his partner Officer Ben...