Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
May 2, 2025 4:03 am

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:SF 470: A bill for an act relating to prior authorization for dental care services, notice to dental care providers that a dental care service plan is state-regulated, and the recovery of overpayments by a dental carrier.

Kirkwood's Benton County Leadership Council to Meet May 15

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
May 1, 2025 5:27 pm

Meeting to focus on college’s workforce and training efforts in Benton County Kirkwood Community College will hold the next meeting of the institution’s Benton County Leadership Council on May 15, from 1-2:30 p.

April School Board meeting approves changes in personnel and literacy program

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 1, 2025 5:27 pm

At its April meeting, the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Directors approved several key items in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, including a new elementary literacy curriculum and personnel changes.

Post Prom thanks the community for their Support

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
April 30, 2025 12:21 pm

Post Prom 2025 would like to thank all the community sponsors, committee members, and parent volunteers for helping us provide a safe and fun Post Prom party for the Vinton-Shellsburg Junior and Senior classes.

City of Vinton launches new Website

CITY OF VINTON
April 30, 2025 11:59 am

We're Live! Check Out the City's New Website! We are excited to announce that our newly designed website is officially live! After several months of work, we've created a fresh, modern and user-friendly platform to better serve you.

Vinton-Shellsburg to Host Community Facilities Forums in May

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 30, 2025 11:48 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District invites families, staff, and community members to participate in two upcoming community forums focused on our school facilities and future planning.

Join Us in Celebrating Iowa's School Board Members This May

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 29, 2025 4:00 pm

Join Us in Celebrating Iowa’s School Board Members This MayMay is  School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated individuals who serve as a  Guiding Light for Student Success  in Iowa’s public schools.

The Salvation Army Awards Chaplain 1 Honor to Brian Reeves

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
April 29, 2025 3:50 pm

Photo Caption: Chaplain Brian Reeves receives his certificate for the designation of Chaplain 1 for The Salvation Army.Presenting is Roseann Rustia, the Territorial Chaplains Coordinator.

2025 Vinton Public Library Community Survey

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 28, 2025 11:43 am

Your feedback is important to us! Please visit  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6VS35KJ  to take our brief survey! Your responses will be used to guide future programming and services here at our library.

Grand March presents Vinton Shellsburg High School

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 28, 2025 10:48 am

It was a weekend of fun and festivities for the Vinton Shellsburg High School students. The fun kicked off at the Grand March held in the High School Auditorium on Saturday evening.