Scam Alerts: Receiving Unwanted Phone Calls Appearing to be from VGH?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 20, 2022 5:25 pm

We have had reports of VGH phone numbers being “spoofed”—that is, someone has disguised their phone number as a VGH phone number and is calling people for addresses or possible personal information.

Monsters take over Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 20, 2022 10:03 am

A monster of an idea was hatched by some creative geniuses who had the foresight to connect two special groups of people. The 2nd grade students at Tilford Elementary, along with the help of teachers Mr.

Update on Riverside Park and B.L. Anderson Park Improvements

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 18, 2022 2:04 am

On Tuesday, Matt Boggess, Director of Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, shared an update on the situation at Riverside Park. Damage to the park equipment itself.

VGH Employees Recognized for their Service Awards Celebration!

VINTON TODAY
May 17, 2022 6:09 pm

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".

May is Crisis Intervention Awareness Month

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 17, 2022 12:16 pm

The Benton County Board of Supervisors declared the Month of May as Crisis Intervention Awareness Month!   Nationally, May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Displays, Transparency and Library considers Litigation for Future Remarks

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 17, 2022 10:56 am

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.

VSCSD announces Iowa Biliteracy Seal Recipients

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 17, 2022 10:21 am

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.

Arsonists damage Riverside Park, destroy Vehicle and Spray Paint Rec Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 14, 2022 9:44 am

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.

VSCSD Foundation awarded 38 Scholarships to Vinton-Shellsburg Students

VSCSD FOUNDATION
May 13, 2022 3:32 pm

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.

Vinton Police Department adds New Officer

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 13, 2022 4:23 am

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.