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Volunteer Auction Funds V-S FFA Activities
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Monday, April 8th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual Volunteer Auction. At this event, members can sign up to volunteer their time within the community... Some of our beautiful Dahlias at the plant sales!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThis year plant sales took place on April 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, May 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 16th. In the greenhouse this year, there were many differe... Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend
Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekendSeveral Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas. Visitors ar...
Local churches are calling for volunteers to help staff summer lunch program
The Vinton Area Ministerial Association, on behalf of the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District summer lunch program is calling for volunteers! Starting June 3rdon Monday through Frid...
V-S FFA Shows Skills at District Ag Mechanics
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, April 24th members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Calmar for the annual District Ag Mechanics Career Development Event. Two teams of three ... Food Pantry thanks Postal Carriers
The Benton County Pantry and Wesley Church Pantry would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU for the generous donations of shelf-stable food. A BIG THANK YOU to the postal carriers who sponsored it and wor...
Candidate Resume: Lance Lillibridge for Supervisor
Leadership. Integrity. Trust.Four years ago, I was asked by many people if I would consider running for Benton County Supervisor. My answer was. "No." I had committed my time to the Iowa Corn Gr...
Iowa State Patrol releases statement in wake of devastating tornado
May 21, 2024At 8:30 p.m. on May 21, 2024, Sgt. Alex Dinkla, the Iowa State Patrol public information officer, held a press conference in Adair County in the wake of a devastating tornado: "Earlier to...
Barb Winsor, a Difference Maker
Barb Winsor, President of our Sports Boosters, was recognized as a Difference Maker. Barb has been part of Sports Boosters for 22 years! You have likely seen Barb in the concession stand at any event ... Seatbelt laws help to save lives
This reminder brought to you by the Vinton Police Department. "Seat belt laws and enhanced enforcement increase seat belt use, thereby reducing crash-related injuries. Seat belt use reduces serio...