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No Regular Email Monday – Even the Inbox is Taking a Day Off
Vinton Today will be observing Labor Day this Monday, which means there will be no regularly scheduled outbound email. Even the email server needs a day to kick back and grill a hot dog or two.If some...
Vinton’s New Parks & Recreation Director is a Hometown Kid Who Never Really Left
Thursday night at the City Council meeting, something quietly special happened. The council voted to name Scott Wirth as Vinton’s new Parks and Recreation Director. For most towns, that’s a line i...
Area Schools Kick Off New School Year with Patriotism and Excitement
The first day of school is always filled with a unique mix of excitement, jitters, and new beginnings, and Monday was no exception for Benton County students. From Shellsburg Elementary to all of the ... AG Bird Congratulates Deputy Joyce Graduation from Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird congratulated Officer Augustus Joyce on his graduation from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (“ILEA”) in a ceremony held at Valley Church in West Des Moines on Fr... Roadside Chat - Kids On The Bus - Slow The Car Down, Slow The Car Down
“The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round.” As students head back to classrooms across Iowa next week, this song will be on the tip of our tongues. School buses c...
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Reminder from the City of Vinton: Brush & Compost Hours
The Brush & Compost Yard hours will be strictly followed. Please plan accordingly.August, September, October & NovemberMonday-Friday from 11:00am – 7:00pmSaturday from 10:00am – 7:00...
Vinton Sends Boomtown Out with a Bang in Final Fireworks Spectacle
The Benton County Fairgrounds roared to life one last time for Boomtown as it held its final show in 2025, capping off years of explosive tradition with an unforgettable night of fireworks, fun, and c... AG Bird Warns of Scams against Senior Citizens
Scammers often target older Iowans, exploiting their kindness and good will. These schemes can take many forms, such as a scammer posing as a family member in urgent need of help or falsely...
V-S among those to receive Teacher Apprenticeship Program Grant
To address Iowa’s ongoing teacher shortage, the state is investing an additional $3.4 million into a growing apprenticeship program aimed at building the next generation of educators.Governor Kim Re...
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Shine at the Iowa State Fair
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter had an outstanding showing at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, with members competing in a wide variety of events and earning recognition for th...
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