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A Magical Tradition: Santa's Mailbox Brings Joy to Vinton Children

As the holiday season approaches, Vinton Unlimited is once again helping bring magic to life  with the cherished tradition of Santa’s Mailbox.  Set up in the heart of downtown Vinton, a bright  white mailbox with a big red and white bow invites children to drop off their letters to Santa  Claus—along with all their hopes, wishes, and holiday dreams.
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V-S FFA Sparks Leadership at IAT

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn November 8, 2025, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members participated in the annual Ignite, Amplify, and Transform (IAT) Leadership Conference.

Iowan comments on rules for fetal teaching and accreditation

The Iowa Board of Education is taking public feedback as it creates the rules for implementing various state education laws that were signed in 2025. One of those addresses education about fetal development.

Thank You for Supporting Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

On behalf of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Supper at the Fire Station, November 20.
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Belle Plaine Man Accused of Indecent Exposure on Two Interstates

A Belle Plaine man has been charged after authorities say he exposed himself to passing motorists on two eastern Iowa interstates on consecutive days.Danan Ary, 30, faces two counts of indecent exposure following reports from drivers who told law enforcement they saw a man standing behind his vehicle and exposing his genitals to oncoming traffic.
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It's official, Santa has arrived!

Santa arrived in downtown Vinton last night via the Veteran's Holiday Parade. He rode in on one of the Vinton Fire Department's trucks to the joy of all of the children.
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Iowa Celebrates as Governor Declares Rural Health Day

Iowa HHS is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Since 2011, this annual observance — founded and coordinated by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has been held on the third Thursday of November to spotlight the unique healthcare challenges and remarkable strength of the nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
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