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Abundant Life Ministries passes along Christmas Blessings
Victoria Fink who is the director of Abundant Life Ministries in Vinton has been the recipient of some Christmas cheer to pass along to families who could use a hand this year. Since 2010 the Catholic Order of Foresters of Norway has delivered 10 turkeys plus the trimmings for a Christmas dinner to the ministry. “The Order has asked us to select and deliver them to 10 families that might need them," Fink said. VSCSD Board Recognize Difference Makers
The Vinton-Shellsburg school board held its December meeting Monday night. You can always check the full agenda and supporting documents, including a video recording of the meeting online at the Vinton-Shellsburg school board webpage. Here are the highlights of the meeting:Difference Maker Presentation4. Myra Kearns - Myra has been a volleyball scorekeeper for 40 years, giving up many nights and weekends to support the program. Holiday with a Cop brings Christmas to area children
Last Sunday evening, the magic of Christmas was in the air when the Vinton Police Department teamed up with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Benton County Conservation, Urbana Police Department, and the fantastic staff of Theisen's in Vinton. Together, they assisted 74 children of all ages to have a memorable Christmas. On behalf of the Vinton Police Department, we express our deepest gratitude for the charitable donations from our contributors. Farmers Savings Bank & Trust continues Christmas Tradition
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust held their Annual Christmas Open House earlier this month. With their tree decked out with tags supporting the local Angel Tree program sponsoring area children and Santa making a visit as well as homemade treats for guests, the bank continued to give. For each guest who signed up at the bank, the bank donated $3 to the church of their choice.
Kiwanis and Santa treat area children to pizza and gifts
The Vinton Kiwanis outdid themselves again this year! As part of their annual tradition, they invited children from the school district to enjoy lunch at the Vinton Pizza Ranch...right before Santa stopped by!Santa visited and brought gifts to all of the children with the help of the elves at the North Pole and some of the local elves. To see Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Does Good by Feeding Local Farmers During Harvest
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Wednesday, October 18th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA held their annual Harvest Meal at the Tama Benton Co-op and the Shellsburg Elevator. Middle school and high school members started by working together to package up meals that they were able to hand out to the farmers. They started making the meals and setting up right after school that day. Vinton Public Library Holiday Hours
Friday, December 22, 9:00 a.m. to NoonSaturday, December 23, 9:00 a.m. to NoonMonday, December 25, ClosedFriday, December 29, 9:00 a.m. to NoonSaturday, December 30, 9:00 a.m. to NoonMonday, January 1, Closed
Snowy White Owl flies through Benton County
My name is Sifu Stubby Webb. I am a kung fu instructor in Vinton, Iowa. One thing that kung fu
and Zen teaches, is everything can be a lesson. And recently a bringer of wisdom flew near me
in a lesson I know I will never forget.
On Friday, December 15, 2023, around 10:30 am as I was driving to get onto the on-ramp of 218 I saw a
most beautiful bird. 40-8 VETERANS GROUP DONATES $1000 IN FAREWAY FOOD GIFT CARDS
By Roger Uthoff, Commissaire Intendant Benton Co. 40-8The Veterans group Benton County 40-8 donated $1000 in Fareway gift cards to the Back Pack Kids program.What is The Forty and Eight?La Société des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux (The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses), is an independent, invitation-only, honor society of American veterans and service members; more commonly known as The Forty and Eight. V-S FFA Builds a Successful Plan at Kirkwood Landscape Challenge
By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisBen McGowan, Wes McKenna, Andrew Pingenot, Ben Buhr, Will McKenna, and Andrew Allsup made their way to the Kirkwood Landscape Challenge on Wednesday, October 4th. When they arrived, they were met with many teams ready for the competition. “There were a lot of other teams, but everyone was giving their all to prepare for their individual contest areas,” is how Andrew Pingenot described the competition.