Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab receives National Recognition

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 15, 2019 10:11 am

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is proud to announce that it is on the Iowa National Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative (NNHQCC) Honor Roll for 2019.

Semester 1 transcripts available

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 15, 2019 9:43 am

The Semester 1 transcripts are now completed and available on your PS parent portal.  Log-in to your account, select "Document Vault" from the left menu and choose Semester 1 Transcript.

Local FFA Chapters Visit the State Capitol

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, TOM GERHOLD
February 15, 2019 9:43 am

  This week, Rep. Tom Gerhold (R-Atkins) welcomed members of the Benton Community, Vinton Shellsburg, and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters to the Iowa House of Representatives.

Americorp Adds New Members to the Vinton Campus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 15, 2019 9:27 am

Americorp and Vinton welcomed a new class of almost 200 members who arrived this week at the former Braille School/Americorp Campus. A large group arrived from the airport of about 80 and were processed at the school gym in the afternoon on Wednesday.

VMEU Votes to Begin Construction of Broadband Project

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 13, 2019 8:21 am

In the midst of whiteout conditions, close to 40 people made it to the Vinton City Hall to show their support of the Broadband Project. Ironically, the use of electronic devices assisted in all of the board being able to "attend" the meeting.

Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Closed Today 2/13/19

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 12, 2019 5:09 pm

Due to road conditions, there will be no school on Wednesday, February 13th. 

Sheriff's Office travel advisory for all of Benton County

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
February 12, 2019 5:07 pm

Travel in Benton County is not advised, Highway 218 from Vinton to Highway 30 is closed, Highway 218 from La Porte City to Vinton, also numerous large snow drifts on most hard surface roads, travel is strongly discouraged throughout the entire county.

100th Day of School Celebration at Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2019 7:03 pm

Every year Tilford celebrates the 100th day of school with the children and teachers dressing up as 100 year olds.This year they students might be a bit off for their hundredth day thanks to the winter weather, but it doesn't lessen the fun.

V-S Announces No School on Tuesday February 12

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2019 5:05 pm

Vinton Shellsburg has announced that due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, February 11, 2019.

Father Daughter Dance Making Memories

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 10, 2019 9:41 pm

The Annual Father Daughter Dance at the Vinton Skate Center was held on Saturday evening.  Little girls dressed up in their ruffles and bows with dads in their dress shirts and ties were a sight to warm the heart.