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Council to discuss 3rd St. parking, property maintenance issues, FEMA report

This 82-page FEMA report outlines options for flood mitigation of some of Vinton's essential services. The Vinton City Council may hear from opposing viewpoints on at least two issues tonight, and also discuss the latest report on flood mitigation, and the expenses of such projects, from FEMA.

Shellsburg Mayoral Candidates Featured at a Q & A Wednessday October

There will be a Mayoral Candidate question and answer session held at the Shellsburg Legion Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 18th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Shellsburg residents who are interested in hearing from the candidates running for Mayor, are welcome to attend.
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Every Box Top Counts, Box Top Blitz October 11-25

By: Angela Sarrels, Tilford PTO Coordinator Tilford Elementary is kicking off its 2017-2018 Box Tops Collection today with a 2-week Box Tops Blitz. The blitz is October 11-25.
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Thank You, Area Fire Departments for your Service

Every year, when Fire Prevention Week rolls around, you hear "alot" and "very" in the words of the two main participants: Firefighters and children. "Best Day Ever!" exclaimed a Kindergarten student last year, as he rode around his town on top of a fire truck, one of the Fire Prevention Week traditions in many communities, including Vinton and Shellsburg.