Area AMVETS Host visitors over Memorial Day and Labor Day

BENTON COUNTY AMVETS
June 8, 2026 1:18 pm

The American Legion is a well know Veteran’s service organization with several posts in Benton County and the surrounding area. Not as well known, but also serving the local community is Post 218, of the Benton County Amvets.

V-S FFA Members Compete in Horse Judging Contest

FFA
June 8, 2026 12:29 am

V-S FFA Members Compete in Horse Judging ContestBy: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Wednesday, May 13th, members of the Vinton Shellsburg FFA chapter traveled to Blush Acres in Worthington to compete in the Northeast District horse judging contest.

Benton County Community Foundation Releases 2025 Impact Report

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
June 5, 2026 7:31 pm

Celebrating Local Impact and Philanthropic MilestonesThe Benton County Community Foundation has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the generosity, partnerships, and community investments that continue to strengthen Benton County.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Competes at State CDEs

FFA
June 4, 2026 11:53 am

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, May 19th, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Ames to compete in the State Career Development Events (CDEs).

Vinton Public Library Community Survey still open

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 4, 2026 11:45 am

Below you will find a link to our annual community survey. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to provide your responses. Gathering community feedback is one of our accreditation standards through the State Library of Iowa.

Positive Difference Maker Recognition: Shelly Williams

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 3, 2026 11:48 am

The Board recognized Shelly Williams as a Vinton-Shellsburg Positive Difference Maker for her outstanding service to students and families throughout her years as a bus driver and associate at the alternative high school.

2026 Benton County Election Results Hantz and Schoettmer win Primary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 2, 2026 9:51 pm

Benton County watched as the unofficial results for the two most contested races rolled in on Tuesday night. The total votes cast came in at 3,947, with Republicans at 2,811, and Democratic votes at 1,136In the race for Benton County Supervisor, a seat held by Tracy Seeman, there were two additional candidates vying for the seat on the Republican ticket, Tim Bird of Shellsburg and Bethany Hantz of Atkins.

Clickstop of Urbana Donates to Support Vinton-Shellsburg Students and Families

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 2, 2026 6:43 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is grateful to announce a generous donation from Clickstop, Inc. and Clickstop Cares of Urbana, Iowa, in support of students and families across the district.

Koeppen shares memories and accomplishments of his time in Vinton with Kiwanis

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 2, 2026 11:47 am

Kyle Koeppen, the outgoing Superintendent for the Vinton-Shellsburg Community Schools, spoke one last time to the area Kiwanis Club. He arrived in Vinton in the midst of the COVID scare and remembers the packed school board meetings where everyone showed up to share their thoughts and opinions concerning mask-wearing, or not wearing, what kind of masks work, what doesn't.

Secretary Naig Joins Gov. Reynolds for Farm to Faucet Water Quality Bill Signing

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
June 2, 2026 11:46 am

Secretary Naig and Gov. Reynolds championed the legislation to provide additional investments in water treatment facilities and rural and urban water quality practicesIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today joined Gov.