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West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library
FEBRUARY 25-MARCH 4 : The west entrance at Vinton Public Library will be closed for construction. Please use the north entrance. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Corporal Jonathan Healzer USMC receives Quilt of Valor
Corporal Jonathan Healzer, U.S. Marine veteran was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW Post #8884 hosted the Healzer family along with one of the largest groups of friends and family for a presentation so far.Healzer served from 2001-2005 during the initial Invasion Operation OIF in Iraq, OEF in Afghanistan and during the Battle of Nasiriyah. Viet faces Five Charges following October Accident on Highway 30
Julie Ann Viet, 43 of Solon, is facing several charges following a traffic accident on October 23, 2021. Viet has been charged with Serious Injury by Vehicle, Operating while under the Influence, and three counts of child endangerment causing bodily injury.The three-vehicle crash occurred at about 8:30 p.m in Benton County on Highway 30 near Atkins at 32nd Ave.
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA holds Pre-Review Night
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Friday, February 11th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their Pre-Review Night in preparation for Sub-Districts on Wednesday, February 23rd. The chapter has worked very hard this year for their competitions. Advisor Gabby Power contacted several community members to come and help the chapter become even more successful in all of their competitions. Legislative Symposium
By: Isabel Mullinex, Co-ReporterOn Tuesday, February 1st, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter officer team attended the annual FFA Legislative Symposium at the capitol building in Des Moines. This is an event that about 5% of Iowa’s FFA members historically attend.The team started the day with a meeting with Iowa FFA State Officers to set expectations for the day. Vinton-Shellsburg Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner
By: Co-Reporter, Grace SchminkeOn Friday, February 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner had been planned to be during the Vinton-Shellsburg vs. Benton Boys Basketball game bringing in a lot of attention. The chapter started preparing on Thursday by making the brownies and cooking the hamburger. On Friday members put out signs around town to try to get even more people to show up, unfortunately the weather didn’t fully cooperate. Vinton Public Library to Undergo Repairs and Upgrades
Older buildings often have many repair and upgrade needs! Various construction projects will be starting very soon and we want to give you a heads up. Sometimes construction work will require a certain area or entrance to be blocked off, and sometimes it may require us to close for part or all of the day. Please watch Facebook for news updates and pay attention to signs that give directions at the library. Vinton Public Library rolls out a New Website
The Vinton Public Library is excited to share some awesome news with the community! Renee Greenlee, Vinton's new librarian said, “We are so excited to go live with our new website www.vinton.lib.ia.us! Courtesy of the State Library of Iowa, Vinton Public Library has a website that is eye-catching, user-friendly, and full of useful informatio Corn can fuel your car or fill your mug
Lance Lillibridge of Vinton, is the current State President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Lance and his wife Heidi farm north of Vinton and both are passionate about farming and are always willing to share their love of farming with others. Lillibridge spoke to the Vinton Noon Kiwanis club on Tuesday. As president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, he explained that the Iowa Corn Growers is made up of two different Boards. Vinton Lions Club Recognizes area members for decades of service to Vinton
The Vinton Lions Club took a moment to honor two of its long-time Lions Club members at their weekly noon meeting. Larry Druschel was recognized for his 50 years of service along with Dick Kerdus who celebrated 45 years. We are grateful for their commitment to service to our community.