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Egg Your Yard for Easter!

Surprise your kids, neighbors or friends with pre-filled eggs hidden in their yard.Complete the form below to book your spot!Upon completing the form, please mail your payment to:Vinton-Shellsburg High SchoolAttn: Wrestling Cheer/Egg My Yard210 21st St Vinton, IA 52349*Make checks payable to VSHS Wrestling Cheer The VSHS Wrestling Cheer Squad is again this Easter taking orders to Egg Your Yard.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 19-25, 2024

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

Benton Community School District to hold Special Election

The Benton Community School District will be holding its second special election vote on Tuesday to improve the Benton Community School District. The vote will be to decide if voters want to pass a Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL).
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Celebrating Jennifer Melvin, PA-C

Jennifer provides care for our community in the VGH Emergency Department. Recently Jennifer was honored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center as the UNMC PA Class of 2023 New Preceptor of the Year (unanimously selected)! The student who nominated Jennifer stated "She was the BEST preceptor by far" and "she was a true inspiration.

Send in your Easter Activities!

Can you believe that it's almost time to celebrate Easter? Please email all of your Easter Activities to vintontoday@hotmail.com and I'll put tog
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A bicycle powered bookmobile?

To help us better provide literary outreach for youth in our community, our library is in the planning stages of creating a bicycle-powered bookmobile.
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Benton FFA Members Excel at Sub-District Competitions

Caption: The Benton Community FFA Parliamentary Procedure team of Alex Welte, Tegan Bertka, Evan Patterson, JR Becker, and Belle Werner earned a gold rating and will be advancing to district competition on March 9th at Waukon High SchoolAmanda Schnor, Chapter ReporterOn February 21st, Benton Community FFA members gathered at Hawkeye Community College as thirty-three passionate members showcased what they have spent weeks preparing.
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VS FFA Advocates for the Future of Agriculture

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisTuesday, January 30th was a spectacular day for Vinton-Shellsburg FFA seniors. Jerry Lee, Matthew Bookmeier, Kevin Heckmann, Laura Manning, Kelcie Appleby, and Grayce McClintock traveled to Des Moines to visit the capitol building.