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Vinton Shellsburg Meal Schedule for July 4th Weekend
The Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Summer Meal Program will NOT be distributing meals on Friday, July 3rd, or on Monday, July 6th.However, the regular schedule will resume on Tuesday, July 7th.
New Century FS building catches fire Saturday Afternoon
The New Century FS caught fire on Saturday afternoon. Vinton Fire Department responded as well as Garrison, Cedar-Mt. Auburn, Urbana, and Shellsburg Fire Departments.North Benton EMS, Benton County Sheriff's department and the Vinton Police Department were also on scene assisting.Vinton's ladder truck came in useful in combatting the fire with the ability to rise above the roof level. Louise Gilchrist Charitable Trust gifts $50,000 to VGH Health Care Foundation
Definition of Grateful: “warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received.” Virginia Gay Hospital, Clinics, Home Health, Nursing and Rehab has tremendous reasons to be “Grateful”. We are grateful for our community and the outpouring of support in PPE, construction of masks, donated materials and the care and concern for each other. A Lifetime Journey Finally Recognized
On June 20, 2020, John Gualtier was escorted by two other Purple Heart recipients Dave Goodell and Michael Reid to the front of a room of more than 100 friends and family. The event was to honor him, 75 years late, with his own Purple Heart.A ceremony filled with the usual patriotic events, pledge of allegiance, Star-Spangled Banner, and recognition from many who have crossed John's path, the event was emceed by Dale and Jeanette Henry. Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees ending career a bit differently
The Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees usually get to the year, well, like the graduates usually did, together with their peers and friends. Usually, there is a little celebration together. This year plans to celebrate the retirees have been put on hold. The school put together a short video to recognize and honor the retirees. Included in the short video are the following staff members: Mark Dulin, Deb Garbers, Mary Jo Hainstock, Susan Kakac, Rose Kern, Deb Schirm and Gilbert Ziemer.
Benton County Sheriff's Office Remind Residents of Fireworks Laws
With the upcoming July 4th holiday, we would like to remind Benton County residents of the Iowa fireworks law.The hours of use are 9 am to 10 pm from June 1 through July 8. On July 4th and 5th of this year, hours are extended until 11 pm.Residents can only use consumer fireworks on their own private property, or on the property of another person with that person's permission.
Holsten Celebrates retirement after 35 Years
Today was Virginia Holsten's open house to celebrate her service as Vinton's Librarian. For the past 35 years she's done something that I hadn't see in all of my growing up years, she made it fun to go to the library. I remember the first time I brought all 6 of my kids to the library. I know the trip began with something like this. "Is everyone buckled in? Okay now listen. Brush Dump temporarily Closed
Due to rising waters of the Cedar River, the brush dump north of town is going to be temporarily closed.
Shellsburg Library News
Well we’ve finally reopened on June 1st. After a long spring. It’s good to be back to a “normal “state. We have some pretty strict guidelines in place at this time. We are planning to reduce some of the details on July 1st if everything goes well. Stop in to check out the new books & movies.Curbside pickup is available, call in and items can be picked up on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Vinton Shellsburg Graduates receive Congratulatory Messages
Congratulations, Class of 2020! We are so happy to share in the excitement of your graduation day, and so very proud of each of you, too! Please join us in celebrating this day by posting your own comment and well wishes here! For congratulatory messages from our senior class advisor staff and a directory of photos of the graduates, please follow this link: bit.