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V-S two hour late start on Thursday, December 4
Due to predicted cold temperatures and the combination of blowing snow and slick roads, Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday morning, December ...
VSCSD releases Fall 2025 Parent and Staff Survey Results
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has released the results of its fall staff and parent surveys, which were conducted by School Perceptions, an independent educational research firm. The...
State Partners with Ancestry.com to digitize records
The State Historical Society of Iowa today announced the status of a project in partnership with Ancestry.com that expands public access to millions of archival documents at no cost to taxpayers.The a...
Vinton Unlimited Donates to Public Library
Pictured left to right:Clay McBride - Vinton Unlimited TreasurerKellie Roberts - Children's LibrarianKelly Henkle - Library DirectorMelody Snow - Vinton Unlimited Executive DirectorVinton Unlimited, t... Senior Dining Delivery Drivers needed in Vinton
HACAP is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals on Sundays from 10:30 am to 12:45 pm in Vinton, IA. Transportation is provided, and scheduling is flexible. This is a wonderful way to give back to ...
It's the most wonderful time of the year...Christmas Program and events season!
It's that time of year again to send in you church events for the Christmas season! Do you have special activities that you'd like to share with the community? Special services planned? Candlelight se... Former Urbana Police Chief Drops Lawsuit
Former Urbana Police Chief, Joshua Baker, has dropped his lawsuit against the City of Urbana, the Mayor and City Clerk. Baker was put on paid leave back in April of 2024.The Urbana City Council voted ...
Virginia Gay Hospital Announces Completion of Community Food Collection Efforts
Virginia Gay Hospital (VGH) extends heartfelt gratitude to our community for the incredible support shown during our recent food collection initiative. Thanks to your generosity, 1,161.5 pounds of foo... Summary of November 24 School Board Meeting
Belle Plaine and Chelsea Fire respond to fire in Chelsea
The Belle Plaine Fire Department was paged Sunday evening for mutual aid with Chelsea Fire Department for a structure fire in Chelsea. Crews arrived on scene as smoke was showing from the roof. Ladder...