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VS FFA Members Participate in the Global Challenge Paper!

Bridgette Castle, Izzie Birker, Grayce McClintock, Andrew Pingenot holding their Norman Borlaug Scholarship certificates. Editor's Note: A press release from the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute concerning this same event can be seen here:  Vinton Today - Vinton-Shellsburg Students compete in World food Prize Iowa...

Vinton Shellsburg to participate in Free Summer Lunch Program

Vinton Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and under without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, colo...

Recker Sworn in to fill 4th Ward Council Seat

Thursday night's council meeting began with the swearing in of Wesley Recker (pronounced Raker) to the 4th Ward council seat. Recker takes the seat that was vacated by Bethany Gates. Also in attendan...

Bubbling with Fun

If you know Tom and Eunice Pingenot, you know they are one couple that is just "bubbling" with fun. They "bubble" whenever they can, wherever they can. They've "bubbled" in several small towns surroun...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 29-May 5, 2024

All 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...

Stacy Diveley found guilty on Six Charges

In September of 2022 a Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey and Stacy Dively, were arrested on several crimes involving children. The first of these charges were brought to trial this week in the case of Stacy...

Area Students Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Academic Excellence

Casey Kirtz, Center Point-Urbana The following students were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 28 at...

University of Iowa encampment Disbanded

By Brooklyn DraisyAn encampment set up by pro-Palestine activists on the University of Iowa campus was dismantled within half an hour by university, county and state police.University of Iowa Action f...

State Auditor releases report on the Iowa Veteran's Home

Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report of recommendations on the Iowa Veterans Home for the year ended June 30, 2022.  A copy of this report is below.{{{22_Iowa_Vets_Home_FINAL.pd...

Lutheran Home residents visited by Tilford's Kindergartners

On a perfect spring morning last week, Kindergarten students from Tilford Elementary made their way to the Lutheran Home to entertain the residents. Lois Martin led the children in the outdoor concert...