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By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On September 8th, multiple Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members took part in the State Dairy Food and Cattle judging contests. “I would have to say some of my favorite parts of state dairy food judging would have to be trying all of the different cheeses, getting to try a new contest, and making memories with my friends for the whole day.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.

The U.S. News and World Report has released the National High School Rankings. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the information available for the three high schools that affect Benton County residents, Vinton-Shellsburg, Center Point-Urbana, and Benton Community.(Blue font indicates a hyperlink to explain the category.)Iowa Assessments Scores Relative to U.

It's not a surprise to see that the value of homes have risen in the last few years. Nor is it a surprise to see that the demand for homes too have risen. Benton County has been a seller's market for the last few years. According to Rocket Homes, the price of homes in Benton County have gone up 3.3% in the last year. The median price per square foot is now at $102.

Labor Day was not a good day for drivers in the area. Starting the day off there was an accident off of the 380 and 330th St. just over the Benton County line into Buchanan County near Brandon. The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office reported that "at approximately 6:25 a.m., the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office received several 911 reports of a motor vehicle accident on 330th Street near I-380, east of Brandon.

On Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #48. The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 47 flights have transported 4,243 veterans, along with their guardians to Washington, DC.

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is accepting applications from Iowa high school students who wish to be nominated and considered for appointments to the U.S. service academies. The U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and U.S. Naval Academy each select at least one qualified student from Grassley’s nominations every year.

Rachel Rollinger, a member of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter in Vinton, Iowa, will be on stage and in the spotlight Nov. 1-4 during the 2023 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Rollinger, a Senior and the daughter of Jeff and Susan Rollinger, has been selected to play Bass Clarinet in the National FFA Band.

The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is at it again! It's no surprise that the guild has come up with more gorgeous art to be enjoyed. When it comes to creating and brightening our spaces around town, the Guild has it covered. This group is one of the quietest but most impactful groups in Vinton. One of their latest and largest projects can be seen at... The LibraryIf you are the parent of children who frequent the children's section of the library, you have been watching the progress of the group's latest big project, the "Under the Sea" mural.

The 2023 Homecoming Week for Vinton-Shellsburg High School is from September 17th through September 22nd.The community is invited to help us celebrate at the following high school events:Sunday, September 17th: 6:30 PM - Jr./Sr. Powder Puff Volleyball Match in Garrison Fieldhouse at VSHSMonday, September 18th:Announcement of Top 10 Candidates for Homecoming Court posted on school’s FB page6:00 PM - JV Football Game at Karr Athletic ComplexTuesday, September 19th: 4:45 PM - Varsity Cross Country Invitational at VSHSWednesday, September 20th: Announcement of the Top 5 Candidates for Homecoming Court posted on school’s FB pageThursday, September 21st: 6:00 PM - Homecoming Parade in Vinton starts at 4th Street & B Ave.