Puppy Treats sold in Iowa Recalled

VINTON TODAY
August 30, 2021 12:33 pm

The following products were released in Iowa and have issued a recall due to visible mold on the product.Recall Number: V-0148-2021 Product name: Pup-

Thomas awarded scholarship from Arnold Motor Supply

VINTON TODAY
August 26, 2021 9:40 am

Amy Thomas of Brandon, received a $1,000 scholarship presented to her by Arnold Motor Supply. She is the daughter or Brian and Kelly Thomas. Brian owns and operate Thomas Repair in Brandon.

Fleshner receives IFAA Scholarship

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2021 4:15 pm

Tyson Fleshner of La Porte City, IA was awarded the $1,250 Rain and Hail Insurance Services Scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) during the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Saturday August 21, 2021.

IFAA Scholarship Winner Isaac Whiley Announced

VINTON TODAY
August 24, 2021 4:15 pm

Isaac Wiley of Walker, IA was awarded the $5,000 Sinclair Tractor Ag Business Scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) during the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Saturday August 21, 2021.

State Fair Competition Wins in Creative Arts: Photography

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 22, 2021 8:31 am

Nine entries from Benton County brought home ribbons in this category with 7 blue ribbon entries by Jenna Grovert, Courtney Chambers, Emily Ingalls, William Kroneman, Caleigh Lewis, Braden Martin and Alivia Sweeney.

Benton County State Fair Creative Arts: Various Categories

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 22, 2021 8:31 am

Visual Arts/Original ArtLeroy LuckiesCaitlin Atwood, Red Ribbon - Still life charcoal drawing of a bass clarinet, metronome, and a pair of glasses.Emily Ingalls, Red Ribbon - A painting of a sun and a moon with faces on them.

Static Ag & Natural Resources Competition bring home Wins from the State Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 19, 2021 12:34 pm

Grant Severtsgaard of the Bruce Boosters in Benton County, brought in a first place ribbon with his State Fair Entry.  He preserved and mounted a wild turkey fan.

Family & Consumer Sciences State Fair Wins for Benton County Competitors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 19, 2021 12:33 pm

Food & Nutrition Prepared ProductsNorth Eden Willing WorkersIzzie Birker, Blue Ribbon, A homemade Angel Food Supreme Cake plated on a silver platter.

State Fair 4-H Personal Development

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 19, 2021 12:33 pm

Personal DevelopmentCitizenship and Civic EngagementNorth Eden Willing WorkersNora Grovert, Blue Ribbon, Birthday Bags for the Vinton Food Pantry. The bag contains a cake mix, frosting, paper plates, napkins and candles packed in a gift bag.

State Fair Benton County Winners in Science, Engineering & Technology

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 19, 2021 12:33 pm

TractorNorth Eden Willing WorkersLeif Allen, Blue Ribbon, Restored Oliver Plowmaster 100 2btm Plow painted Red with Gold Lettering & Black rims.Florence HawkeyesOscar Shadt, Blue Ribbon, I restored the cab interior of my uncle's John Deere 4755 tractor after it sustained substantial water damage during the Derecho.