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VGH Parking Lot Construction
VGH Parking Lot Construction Notice Virginia Gay Hospital will begin parking lot improvements on Tuesday, March 31st.This project is expected to last approximately two weeks and will enhance...
FFA Lock-In Brings Members Together for a Night of Fun
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn February 27, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter hosted a fun and exciting lock-in for members to spend time together and build stronger friendships within the chapter. The ... Annual meeting for the Garrison Cemetery Association, April 2, 2026
The Annual meeting for the Garrison Cemetery Association will be held April 2, 2026 at 2;00 at the Garrison public library. All shareholders are invited to attend. &n...
Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Annual Pick-Up Iowa Program
Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2026 Pick-Up Iowa event in...
See the Easter Bunny on Friday, March 27, between 10 and 11:00 a.m. at the SPL
The Library Director, Marge McDonald would like to invite you to stop at the Shellsburg Public Library to check out the new display!Stop in and say hi and check out the latest books, DVDs, etc.The&nbs... Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education Names Superintendent Finalist
The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Board of Education has selected two finalists for the district’s next superintendent. The finalists are Darin Jones and Jon Mendoza.The board partnere... Honoring Agriculture: V-S FFA Drive Your Tractor to School Day
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Wednesday March 18, students participated in the Drive Your Tractor to School Day. 13 tractors took part in this unique tradition. After school, the participants drove the... Add Trees this Spring!
The Iowa DNR, in partnership with Alliant Energy, offers various hardwood, ornamental,
and evergreen tree species for $25 each. Alliant Energy customers can buy up to two of the
following trees:
Su... Schwab, 2nd Place at Regional National Geography Bee, Internationals Bound!
Keegan Schwab, has always had a passion for learning about the world. As a result, he placed second in a regional National Geography Bee, which is an incredible achievement for someone in the 6th grad... Wesley United Methodist Church provides food to area families each month
On the third Saturday, Wesley's Mobile Food Pantry provides food to area families. Last month, approximately 70 area families benefited from the generousity of the organization. The group had help ...