Former Union Middle School Science Teacher License Suspended

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2022 10:53 am

Former Union Community School District science middle school teacher and coach, Mark Hookham, has had his teaching license suspended or revoked for a minimum of five years following a misconduct investigation, according to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Three Area Students Place in Local American Legion Flag Essay Contest

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2022 12:51 pm

Each year, the American Legion holds an essay writing contest for the 5th Graders in the community. Area students write an essay about what the flag means to them.

Kiwanis Present Vinton-Shellsburg 3rd Grade Students with Dictionaries

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 24, 2022 5:44 pm

When you think of the Kiwanis in Vinton, you might think of the park. Or the Easter egg hunt. Or the pancake breakfast. Or you might remember Santa visiting special students in the school district.

West Entrance Closed at Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 23, 2022 4:09 pm

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 pa

Corporal Jonathan Healzer USMC receives Quilt of Valor

VINTON TODAY
February 23, 2022 12:49 pm

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.

Viet faces Five Charges following October Accident on Highway 30

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2022 1:49 pm

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.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA holds Pre-Review Night

VINTON TODAY
February 21, 2022 10:06 pm

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.

Legislative Symposium

FFA
February 18, 2022 3:08 pm

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.

Vinton-Shellsburg Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner

FFA
February 17, 2022 9:02 pm

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.

Vinton Public Library to Undergo Repairs and Upgrades

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 17, 2022 9:02 pm

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.