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VGH Employees Recognized for their Service Awards Celebration!
Sharon Dieter celebrating 30 Years! Michele Schoonover stated, "Sharon has been at VGH her entire nursing career. She has been a preceptor to Kirkwood nursing students, as well as many "new nurses". It's not surprising Sharon chose this occupation as she comes from a family of deep faith and belief in providing service to others!"Teresa Buelow, Denise Evans, Sherri Isbell and Dr. May is Crisis Intervention Awareness Month
The Benton County Board of Supervisors declared the Month of May as Crisis Intervention Awareness Month! Nationally, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In support of that, and the enormous increase, utility, and importance of teams and services that provide crisis intervention.The Benton County Critical Incident Stress Management Team (BCCISM) assists our first responders’; Fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and 911 dispatchers after they have experienced a critical incident. Displays, Transparency and Library considers Litigation for Future Remarks
Two Vinton residents stood in front of the Vinton Library board representing others from the town. Brooke Kruckenberg and Deb Hesson presented requests to the Vinton Public Library in both March and April, respectively. The two asked that the library consider the books that are made into displays and also requested publication of the upcoming books that would be used in the weekly Storytime. VSCSD announces Iowa Biliteracy Seal Recipients
Click to view recipientsThe Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is pleased to announce that six students from the Class of 2022 have earned Biliteracy Seals from the State of Iowa. Those receiving the award under the guidance of VSCSD Spanish instructor Michele Lash include Zena Aragon, Natalie Armstrong, Carly Bendull, Katelyn Hyland, Samantha Walton, and Jozee White.
Arsonists damage Riverside Park, destroy Vehicle and Spray Paint Rec Center
UPDATED: On May 14, 2022, at around 02:54AM, The Vinton Fire Department and the Vinton Police Department responded to a report of a fire north of the swimming pool. One of the Vinton Parks and Recreation vehicles was fully engulfed with fire as well as the main playground equipment at the Riverside Park “ninja park”. The vehicle and the playground equipment were a total loss. VSCSD Foundation awarded 38 Scholarships to Vinton-Shellsburg Students
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School Foundation is in its 26th year of supporting graduating students with scholarships and providing opportunities for students from PK-12th grade. Many generous people have given funds for the benefit of generations to come, and this year the Foundation wishes to recognize those people and share their stories. Tony Bopp created a scholarship fund in honor of his late wife Jill Lockard-Bopp, to support students pursuing post-secondary education in the performing arts.
Vinton Police Department adds New Officer
The Vinton Police Department, welcomed Officer Isacc Kelly who was sworn in at Thursday night’s City Council meeting. Officer Kelly arrived here from Marengo. Mayor Bud Maynard gave the oath of office to Officer Kelly. V-S FFA Leads 3rd Graders in Agriculture
By: Co-Reporters, Grace Schminke and Alana FlemingOn Wednesday, May 4th, The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter worked with the Benton Community and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters to educate 3rd Graders throughout Benton County on several different agricultural aspects. The members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter taught students about Pigs, Poultry, Rabbits, and assisted with Horses. Parizek on Upcoming Road Projects in the County - Expect Detours
Myron Parizek, the Benton County Engineer, on behalf of the Secondary Roads Department shared with the Kiwanis Club several projects that will be happening in Benton County this year. Parizek has served with the county for 33 years, 23 as the County Engineer and the assistant before that. He said that it looked like Secondary Roads will look a lot less involved this year compared to the eight bridge projects that were under construction during last year's construction season. Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #43
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch
Flight #43. The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide veterans with a “once in a
lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and
sacrifice. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 42 flights have
transported 3,791 veterans, along with their guardians to Washington, DC.