Secretary of State encourages Iowans to make a plan to vote, track their ballots

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE
September 26, 2024 3:51 pm

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding every Iowa voter to have a plan in place to be successful in casting their ballot this election. Whether you plan to vote absentee by mail, early absentee in-person, or in person at the polls on Election Day, it’s never too early to make a plan.

RV vs. Benton County Semi driver causes Traffic Delay on U.S. 61/151

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 26, 2024 11:45 am

A crash involving a recreational vehicle and a semi caused a three-hour traffic disruption on the U.S. 61/151 bridge in Dubuque on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 3:08 p.

Middle School FFA Members Learn About FFA and Opportunities Ahead!

FFA
September 25, 2024 11:46 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  On Thursday, September 5th, the VS FFA Officer Team visited the middle school and organized engaging activities for the members to introduce them to FFA and potential future activities in FFA.

Iowa State Fair Wine Honors go to Vinton and Keystone Wine Makers

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 25, 2024 11:45 am

Winemakers from across the state competed for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Oenology — Wine competition at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Mark Hempe of Ames was awarded Best of Show honors in the Grape Wines division, and Daniel Boddicker of Vinton was awarded Best of Show in the Non-Grape Wines division.

Choose Iowa Surpasses 100 Member Milestone

IA DEPT OF AG AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
September 25, 2024 11:45 am

Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag productsIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Choose Iowa, the state’s official brand and marketing initiative for Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food and ag products, has surpassed 100 members statewide and is continuing to build momentum.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Full of Opportunities to Connect

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 24, 2024 12:33 pm

Join us this October for a series of special events and activities aimed at raising awareness and supporting breast cancer prevention in our community.

Benton County Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Winners: Holstein

IOWA STATE FAIR
September 24, 2024 11:53 am

Top dairies competed for honors in the Holstein Dairy Cattle show judged Friday, August 9, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Farnear Holsteins of Farley exhibited the Grand Champion Female.

A Perfect Saturday at the Vinton Car Cruise: Classic Cars, Chrome, and Community

VINTON TODAY
September 24, 2024 11:51 am

Last Saturday, the streets of downtown Vinton were transformed into a sea of chrome, vibrant colors, and revving engines as the annual Vinton Car Cruise rolled into town.

Vinton-Shellsburg October Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 24, 2024 11:48 am

Iowa's Largest Frying pan the site for an old fashioned Cowboy Breakfast

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 23, 2024 1:44 pm

If you decided to host the countryside for breakfast, how big of a skillet do you need? Probably a 9' X 14' 3" one...just so people know where to find you! And if you DID decide to use the largest skillet in Iowa, how much could it hold? It would hold about 44 dozen eggs, or 176 pounds of ham, or 88 pounds of bacon laid out inside.