Affordable Housing coming to Atkins - Open House July 21

CITY OF ATKINS
July 9, 2024 11:56 am

We are working to spread the word about these new affordable duplex units in town. I just walked through one with Jeff Ralston this morning and I was very impressed!As part of the federal government's response to the 2020 derecho, The City of Atkins was awarded a CDBG-DR grant to build affordable housing units.

July Menu for the V-S Summer Meal Program

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
July 9, 2024 10:17 am

Please note the following menu changes for July.The V-S Summer Meal Program and the Benton County Cattleman's Association will be providing Grilled Hamburgers on July 22nd.

V-S FFA Serves at Community Celebration

FFA
July 7, 2024 11:06 am

By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonVinton's Party in the Park took place Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 29th of June. Many of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members helped set up and volunteer at the local celebration.

Iowa WIC partners with Hy-Vee to offer online shopping, pick-up services

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
July 7, 2024 10:42 am

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is expanding a partnership with Hy-Vee stores to offer online ordering and pick-up for participants.

Todd Starnes visits with Benton County Republicans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 3, 2024 1:58 pm

Conservative syndicated talk show host since 2017, Todd Starnes made a stop in Vinton on Saturday night along with radio personality Jeff Stein of KXEL where both can be heard.

Diveley Charged

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 3, 2024 1:54 pm

In September of 2022 a Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey and Stacy Dively, were arrested on several crimes involving children. In May of 2024,  Stacy Diveley, 47 was finally brought to trial.

Open House Meet and Greet to welcome VGH CEO Euan MacGregor

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 3, 2024 1:40 pm

We are thrilled to announce an Open House event at Virginia Gay Hospital to introduce our new CEO, Euan MacGregor. Please join us as we extend a warm welcome to Mr.

End of an Era in Radiology: Celebrating Todd Reynolds' Retirement after 50 Years

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 2, 2024 4:19 pm

It is with great admiration and respect that we celebrate the retirement of Todd Reynolds BSRT(R), (CT), (MR), a distinguished figure in the field of radiology, after an illustrious career spanning half a century.

Benton Community Special Education Associate faces trial

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 2, 2024 12:54 pm

Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate who worked at the middle and high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested in January of 2024.

New Officer sworn in at Vinton's City Council Meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 2, 2024 11:50 am

The Oath of Office was given to Vinton Police Officer Braeden Ellis by Mayor Bud Maynard at the Vinton City Council last Thursday. Ellis comes from Elgin, Iowa and recently graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Police Science at Hawkeye Community College.