Iowa set to elevate Extreme Animal Cruelty Crimes

VINTON TODAY
February 17, 2026 5:05 pm

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 Senate subcommittee.

Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2026 11:57 am

According to arrest records from the Vinton Police Department, Nicholas Newbrough, a Vinton Post Office employee and his wife Kendra Newbrough were arrested on October 10, 2025.

Iowa Supreme Court reverses $3 Million Settlement in death of local man

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2026 1:00 am

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.

Shellsburg Public Library offers Event Room

SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 16, 2026 5:24 pm

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 entry.

Happy Presidents' Day!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 16, 2026 9:29 am

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.

VSCSD thanks Community Pizza Makers for Making a Difference

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 12, 2026 5:29 pm

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 for Pizza program.

American Legion Post 57 honors members with 60 years of service

LUTHERAN LIVING COMMUNITIES
February 11, 2026 7:43 pm

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 the American Legion.

Animal Cruelty Law is on its way to creating a Felony charge for abusing animals

VINTON TODAY
February 11, 2026 7:42 pm

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 Senate subcommittee.

Notice to bidders: Tree Replanting Program

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 10, 2026 10:46 pm

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, Atkins, IA).

Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
February 9, 2026 7:06 pm

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 products, in addition to other measures that she said will encourage healthier behaviors in Iowa.