As they continue to search for, and pray for the safe return of, Jake Wilson, the La Porte City teens friends, family and teachers are sharing stories about what Jake has brought to their lives.

As they continue to search for, and pray for the safe return of, Jake Wilson, the La Porte City teens friends, family and teachers are sharing stories about what Jake has brought to their lives.

Third graders had a close-up look at many areas of agriculture, including bees, during the annual 3rd Grade Ag Day. The annual Third Grade Ag Day, led by the Benton County Extension Service with the help of many other ag leaders as well as the FFA chapters of Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton Community and Belle Plaine high schools, gave hundreds of area students an up-close look at chickens, pigs, sheep, goats and horses, and a chance to learn more about how farming contributes to their lives.

The City of Vinton has received seven responses from its request for proposals (RFP) seeking a replacement for a garbage hauler. Herb Boots notified the city recently that he plans to retire and sell his equipment.

[caption id="attachment_20058" align="alignleft" width="300"] Third graders had a close-up look at many areas of agriculture, including bees, during the annual 3rd Grade Ag Day.

The City of Vinton has received seven responses from its request for proposals (RFP) seeking a replacement for a garbage hauler. Herb Boots notified the city recently that he plans to retire and sell his equipment.

Lillie Lamont, pictured here taking a practice swing to start the meet on No. 1, led VS with a 41 on a very windy day at the Wildcat. A lot of wind and water hazards complicated the playing as the Vinton-Shellsburg girls golf team hosted Benton at the Wildcat course in Shellsburg on Tuesday.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD will join public education systems throughout the state to salute their local school board members and celebrate public education during Iowa's annual School Board Recognition Month in May.

May 2018 Newsletter

[caption id="attachment_20022" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lillie Lamont, pictured here taking a practice swing to start the meet on No. 1, led VS with a 41 on a very windy day at the Wildcat.