Hey kids!If you would like to send Santa a letter, there is a mailbox located in front of LaGrange Pharmacy. Letters will be delivered directly to the North Pole for Santa and Mrs.

 The local American Legion George G. Luckey Post 57 would like to ask you to consider a donation to the post. Like everyone else, because of COVID-19, the Post has had to curb their fundraising efforts this past year affecting their budget, no, to put it bluntly, they are struggling.

LifeServe Blood Center, the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, is seeking community members who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19 antibodies to donate convalescent plasma to meet the dramatically rising plasma needs of local hospitals.

Vinton pulls out all the stops when it comes to supporting our own. Well, all of the stops that we can in the midst of shutdowns, COVID, quarantines, face masks and social distancing.

Let your voice be heard! The City of Vinton and Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District (VSCSD) are asking you to participate in a survey regarding the possibility of a new Community Wellness Center in our community.

Awards presented by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Department of Natural Resources to families embracing conservation practicesForty-two Iowa farmers have been [sel]ed to receive the 2020 Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award.

Angel Tree 2020 will begin accepting applications for Christmas assistance beginning November 2 and go through December 7. There are two ways to apply:IN PERSON AT:First Christian Church1209 W.

At last week's Vinton Kiwanis club meeting, Superintendent Kyle Koeppen spoke to the group. Sharing some of the demographics of the school he gave a presentation to the group.

Summary of Enhanced Public Health Measures Effective Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 12:01 a.m. until Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11:59 p.m. Mask Use: Indoor spaces open to the public & State executive branch buildings Masks required when individuals are WITHIN 6 FEET OF ONE ANOTHER FOR 15 MINUTES OR LONGER with certain exceptions Gathering Restrictions: Social, community, business, or leisure gatherings · No more than 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors · These restrictions apply to wedding receptions, family gatherings, conventions, and other nonessential gatherings but do not apply to gatherings that occur during the ordinary course of business or government Sporting and Recreational Events: Youth and adult group sporting and recreational gathering are prohibited except for high school, college, and professional sports High School Sports & Extracurriculars: Sporting, recreational, and extracurricular events · Only two spectators permitted for each high school athlete, performer or competitor, and must wear a mask and maintain 6 feet distance from other spectators · Students can be closer than six feet and are not required to wear masks Restaurants and Bars: Restaurant or bar, including a wedding reception venue, winery, brewery, distillery, country club, or other social or fraternal club · Closed to in-person services at 10:00pm · No bar seating · Masks required when not seated (while playing games, dancing, etc.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School was the location for the celebration of Veteran’s Day. With social distancing and masks worn the veterans appreciated the recognition of their service.