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IHSSA Judge Certification Workshop at VSHS
Many of you may (or may not) know that this upcoming spring, Vinton-Shellsburg is going to be hosting an Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) State Individual Events (IE) Contest on Saturday, M...
Vinton Marks 40 Years of Chrome, Gasoline, and Shine
Downtown Vinton this past Saturday night, was filled with around 300 calssic cars that rolled in for the 40th annual Car Cruise. Engines rumbled, paint jobs gleamed, and more than a few folks were cau... Windsor Wednesday Returns to Benton County at Fareway and Roy's Hometown Grocery
Windsor Wednesday Celebrates Real Farmers, Real Meat, Real Food in Honor of National Pork MonthBenton County Farm Bureau, Benton County Pork Producers, Vinton Fareway, and Roy’s Hometown Grocery are...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 56th Flight to Washington, D.C.
On Tuesday, September 23, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #56, sponsored by Hy-Vee. Since beginning operations in 2009, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight has transported tho...
VGH Welcomes Stephanie Becker, MSN, FNP-C, to Vinton Family Medical Clinic
Virginia Gay Hospital Welcomes Stephanie Becker, MSN, FNP-C, to Vinton Family Medical ClinicVirginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Becker, MSN, FNP-C, to th... Renovations at the LaPorte City Library: Relocates to FFA Historical & Ag Museum
Renovations CommenceAs of September 29, 2025, the Library is officially closed to the public. Library Staffwill operate out of the FFA Historical & Ag Museum. Thank you to the amazing staffand und...
Attorney General Bird Leads Letter to Protect Free Speech on College Campuses
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 17 states in calling on colleges and universities to protect free speech on their campuses. There are troubling reports that some universit...
School Board Meeting Overview of September 17 meeting
Below is a brief overview of the September 17 School Board Work Session and Regular Meeting.Facilities & Grade Alignment Work SessionBefore the regular meeting, the board held a work session focused... Iowa public universities to investigate employee social media posts about Kirk
By Brooklyn DraiseyAfter hours of closed discussion, the Iowa Board of Regents directed state universities Wednesday to investigate social media posts allegedly made by university employees relating t... State Fair Results for CPU FFA
By Addyson Sweeney and Audrey Seiler Recently members of the Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter participated in many ways at the Iowa State Fair. Members competed in both the swine and photography eve...