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Fire Prevention Week 2020 Style

Because of COVID and the precautions this year, fire prevention education took place outside the classroom at Tilford Elementary this year. The children were taught the usual fire precautions in education, but it looked a little differently.

Better Together missing donations

Tonight we share a post we never thought we’d have to.When we started Better Together, it was important for us to remain in the community we’ve grown up in and love.

Homecoming parade kicks off Tonight's (Thursday) Activities!

Thursday, Oct. 1st: Homecoming Parade starts at 6:00 PM at 4th Street & B Ave.The following events are all held at the Karr Athletic Complex -Pep Rally is at 6:45 PM Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at 7:00 PM Powder Puff football at 7:30 PM.
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Top 5 Finalists for the Homecoming Court Selected

The 2020 Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Court has been [sel]ed. The Queen candidates from left to right are: Madi Atkinson Chloe Tharp Aza Swayzer Emma
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Car vs. Deer Accident results in injured driver

On Friday night, a driver traveling eastbound in the 2500 block of 61stSt. Lane,  Vinton, swerved to miss a deer that ran into the roadway. The driver crashed into the northeast ditch at the intersection of 26th Ave.
Article Thumbnail. Animal Safety was among the topics at the Progressive Ag Safety on Saturday

Extension holds Progressive Ag Safety Day

Click to view photosSaturday found nearly 50 children in attendance at the annual Progressive Ag Safety Day held at the fairgrounds.Events kicked off at 9:00 a.

Vinton motorcyclist injured in an accident Friday evening

Larry Eckhart of Vinton was injured in a motorcycle versus truck accident on Friday night. The accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. near Walker.A truck driven by a juvenile backed into the motorcycle's path causing the crash.