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City of Vinton Flushing Hydrants this week

The City of Vinton will be flushing hydrants: Monday and Tuesday, October 6th and 7th, west of 1st Ave Wednesday and Thursday, October 8th and 9th, east of 1st Ave....

Fueling FFA Fun: V-S FFA members attend District Greenhand Fire Up

Grayson Marzen learning about FFA competitions with State Officer Cooper Vanderheiden. By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinLaughter, teamwork, and plenty of blue corduroy filled the halls at Waverly-Shellrock on Friday, September 26th, as 11 first-year FFA members from Vinton-Shellsburg attended ...
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Vinton-Shellsburg Crowns 2025 Homecoming King and Queen

Following Thursday night’s spirited Homecoming Parade, Vinton-Shellsburg students gathered at the Karr Athletic Complex for one of the most anticipated traditions of the week—the crowning of this ...

Vinton Police Department Log for September 22-28, 2025

Vinton Police Department Log for September 22-28, 2025All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendan...

Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Events tonight!

Join the Homecoming fun tonight beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the parade. Lineup will be on 5th St. and B Ave. The parade will begin at the corner of 4th St. and B Ave. heading east into the downtown. ...
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What does a government shut down mean if you're a Veteran?

VETERANS FIELD GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates 97 percent of VA employees continue to work during a shutdown, according to the VA Human Capital ...

Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced

Two beloved, legendary Iowans and a life-changing Iowa organization will enter the Lifelong Learner Hall of Fame as Class of 2025. All have given Iowa and Iowans decades of service and decades of prom...

Vinton Shellsburg 2025 Homecoming Court Announced

Vinton Shellsburg announces this year's Homecoming Court:Xzavier Greely, Jacoby Johnson, Cooper McClintock, Zachary Dickinson, Andrew Allsup, William McKenna, Jack Blais, Elijah Ol...
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Benton County Emergency Management to Conduct Monthly Outdoor Warning Siren Test

Benton County Emergency Management Agency announces that outdoor warning sirens for the communities Belle Plaine, Garrison, Mount Auburn, Norway, Van Horne, and Vinton will be tested on the first Wedn...

Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Hosts Viking Leadership Council Retreat

Students from Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School gathered for the annual Viking Leadership Council Retreat, a day dedicated to building leadership skills, teamwork, and school culture.The retreat focused...
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