Shellsburg Memorial Park Improvement

SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
January 22, 2025 10:28 am

As part of the Shellsburg Area Community Group’s (SACG) ongoing efforts to improve the city's park areas, the Parks Committee undertook the task of researching, funding, acquiring and installing a steel shaded canopy and picnic table on a concrete pad this fall.

VFW and Auxiliary Elementary essay winners (3rd, 4th, 5th) grades

VFW AUXILIARY
January 21, 2025 10:01 pm

Each year at this time our youth from Elementary schools from District 2 VFW and Auxiliary write their essays.  Towns in our District 2 VFW and Auxiliary were: Vinton-Shellsburg 2440 (which Vinton Auxiliary transferred to Independence 2440 but still got to participate in Vinton).

Garbage Pick up delayed

CITY OF VINTON
January 21, 2025 12:10 pm

For those who are not on Facebook:Garbage trucks don’t like this cold weather either.Tuesday’s garbage/recycling service with S&J Sanitation will be delayed until Wednesday.

Moonshiners: Master Distiller to feature Justin Meredith

VINTON TODAY
January 21, 2025 10:35 am

Get ready, Eastern Iowa! One of our own is about to make waves on national television. Justin Meredith, a Benton County native, will be showcasing his moonshining talents on Discovery's hit show Moonshiners: Master Distiller this Tuesday night, January 21st at 8:00 p.

Council takes action in Hobart Contract and etc. at 1/9/24 meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 19, 2025 4:59 pm

The City of VInton Council, met on Thursday evening, January 9, 2025 beginning at 7:00 p.m.You can watch the meeting here  https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIAThe meeting began with the call to order, roll call and pledge of allegiance.

Monday marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day - no email

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 19, 2025 4:58 pm

Due to the federal holiday on Monday, there will be no outbound email.A notice for Tuesday's Benton County Board of Supervisors meeting will be posted on the Suervisor's webpage this afternoon, you can find it yourself after 3:30 p.

Meet Derek Marsh, Benton County Assistant Attorney

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 16, 2025 2:47 pm

The Benton County Attorney‘s office has added a couple of new faces to its staff this last year. One of those is Assistant County Attorney Derek Marsh.

Alice Hootman to celebrate her 109th Birthday!

VINTON TODAY
January 15, 2025 9:41 pm

Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton and now a resident of Manor House in Sigourney, Iowa will be celebrating her 109th birthday on January 26, 2025. Alice was an employee at the County Home and later at the Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School.

Vinton-Shellsburg February Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 15, 2025 4:03 pm

City of Vinton has opening on Board of Adjustments & Appeals

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 15, 2025 3:31 pm

At Thursday's council meeting it was mentioned that there is one remaining position available on the Board of Adjustments & Appeals. It is a 5 year term.