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VS School Board approves School Resource Officer agreement with city

Thanks to a grant program, the Vinton-Shellsburg School District and the Vinton Police Department will work together on a School Resource Officer Program, with a police officer assigned to the school to help with security and related issues.

2018 Benton Co. Fair to start June 27

The 2018 Benton County Fair will begin nearly a month earlier than it has typically taken place. The Benton County Extension Office has announced that the 2018 Fair will begin on Wednesday, June 27.

Tilford PTO Collecting Used Legos

By: Angela Sarrels Do you have Legos that your kids no longer play with? I know a number of my friends and family do and they talk about how they are just boxed up in storage not being used.
Article Thumbnail. Martin (far left) also met with Senator Joni Ernst (second from left) and was joined by Amy Lasack and Amanda Russell to discuss a variety of workforce needs that impact our area.

Virginia Gay Hospital takes workforce shortage concerns to Washington DC

[et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Robin Martin represented Virginia Gay Hospital in Washington, DC recently as part of group of education and business leaders from across the nation to discuss workforce needs, concerns about workforce shortages and the need for training to increase the pipeline of employees for in-demand positions with congressional offices.
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VS FFA Members Compete at Iowa State Fair

By: Shelby McDonald, Co-Reporter We had 6 FFA members participate at this year's state fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines August 8th- August 20th.

Blue Ribbon Nominee: Iowa Education Department honors Tilford

Tilford Elementary Principal Jim Murray announced the exciting news to his staff on Wednesday that the Iowa Department of Education has nominated Tilford Elementary for consideration for the national Blue Ribbon School Distinction.

Angel Tree: Cards available at local banks

The annual Angel Tree program is under way, and cards with information for a specific child were placed on trees at Farmers and US Banks in Vinton, for area residents to take so they can shop for that child.
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Arnold Motor Supply toy drive under way

Arn0ld Motor Supply is again collecting toys for children to distribute through the Angel Tree program. Gifts may be left at the tree through Dec. 15.