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Bill would require Iowa K-12 materials follow Trump order on ‘Gulf of America’
By Robin OpsahlIowa lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require Iowa schools to replace in educational materials any references to the Gulf of Mexico with “Gulf of America” and “Denali” ...
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Vinton Shellsburg February Newsletter
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V-S High School Welcomes New Associate Principal & Activities Director
Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Christine McSweeney as the new High School Associate Principal and Aric Chvala as the new Activities Director for Vinto... Iowa Secretary of State’s Office Maintains Up-To-Date Voter Registration Lists
The role of Iowa Secretary of State requires a balance: ensuring Iowa elections are safe, secure, and fair and empowering every eligible voter to make their voices heard in Iowa elections. Iowa is con...
Hy-Vee Partners with Variety–the Children’s Charity for Annual Round-Up Campaign
Customers can make a difference by rounding up their purchases to the next dollar, now through Feb. 28, to support children in need across the Midwest. Hy-Vee is once again joining forces w...
Kiwanis Club Delivers Dictionaries to 3rd Graders, Inspiring Young Minds
The Kiwanis Club of Vinton continued its mission of serving the community by delivering dictionaries to all third-grade students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District. This annual tradition aims to... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Spaghetti Dinner: A Night of Food & Fellowship
By: Co-Reporter Sophia NewtonThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual free-will donation spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, January 21st. This event provided a delicious homemade meal for 225 com... Belle Plaine to consider four-day school week
Belle Plaine Community School District is considering something a little out of the box. They are considering a four day school week after community support was shown for the idea. Last year the ...
Auditor: More than $400K in public money misspent through state-run program
By Clark KauffmanIowa Auditor of State Rob Sand issued a report Thursday that says more than $400,000 in taxpayer money was improperly spent through a program run by Iowa Workforce Development.At a ...