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Vinton's Big Read takes a trip to Dows Observatory
As part of Vinton's Big Read, the Vinton Public Library recently partnered with Benton County Conservation for a fascinating trip to the Dows Observatory in Palisades-Kepler State Park. Over 25 area r... ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic Earns National Accreditation
Clinic diagnosticians invite Iowans to submit samples for diagnosisThe Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic has earned national accreditation from the National Plant...
University of Northern Iowa to launch three-year elementary education degree
By Brooklyn DraisyThe University of Northern Iowa is working to fast-track elementary teacher training through a new three-year degree program, with the goal of getting qualified educators out of coll...
Show your Viking spirit and support VS Post Prom!
We still have VS socks ($12/pair) and Casey’s cards ($20 each) available.All proceeds go toward Post Prom — helping create a safe and memorable night for our students. To purchase, email ... Kiwanis hear updates from County Attorney's office and hear budget updates
Updated: Please note the second photo which includes a list of some of the unfunded mandates handed down from the state requiring the county to cover these expenses.---The Vinton Kiwanis welcomed two ... Kirkwood Landscape Challenge Success!
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg Landscape team, made up of Ciara Dods, Madeline Pingenot, Kirsten Pettit, Ali Lutz, Kassidi Brunssen, and Andrew Allsup, proudly represented their te... Four Board of Director positions open with Vinton Unlimited
Vinton Unlimited will have four Board of Director positions open for a term beginning January 2026 and a regular election is being held to fill those positions. Any current Vinton Unlimited member is ...
Join VSCSD for Veteran's Day
Join the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District as we honor our Veterans. The Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Gym. Veterans and ... Veterans Holiday Parade November 20, 6:00 p.m.
Mark Thursday, November 20 on your calendar for the Annual Holiday Lighted Parade! The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Floats will light up on 6th St. and 2nd Ave.Bundle up and ... Vinton-Shellsburg School Board Meeting Summary – October 20, 2025
The Vinton-Shellsburg Board of Education met on Monday, October 20, at Central Office. All board members were present, with Director Darin Humiston joining via Zoom.President Tom Burke addressed the a...