Kelly Steffen Named 2024 National Lowell Milken Center Fellow

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 19, 2024 5:04 pm

The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas, an international educational non-profit, has awarded its prestigious Fellowship to Kelly Steffen, a social studies teacher at Vinton-Shellsburg High in Iowa.

There will be no email on Juneteenth

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 18, 2024 11:13 am

In recognition of the national holiday of Juneteenth, there will be no outgoing email on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The holiday was established in 2021 by President Biden.

Benton County Fair Events

VINTON TODAY
June 17, 2024 9:44 pm

It's Fair week in Benton County! Come on out and enjoy some fun and entertainment! Below are some of the highlights of the week!Wednesday, June 19, 6:00 p.

Flags Retired by Local Legion Members

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 17, 2024 4:02 pm

Legion members carried out the "Unserviceable Flag Ceremony" on Flag Day last week. The Legion has been honoring the worn flags across the nation with solemn retirement ceremonies since September of 1937.

Former Urbana Police Chief Sues City of Urbana, Mayor and City Clerk

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 17, 2024 3:23 pm

The former Urbana Police Chief was put on leave last April following a move by the Urbana City Council. The council handed over the oversight authority to the "City Administrator.

City Council Notes for 6/13/24 Meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 17, 2024 10:48 am

The Vinton City Council met on Thursday evening for their first June meeting.  meetings. The meeting was called to order followed by a roll call with all members present, Ron Hessenius, Rylie Pflughaupt, Tami Stark-Mahood, Zach Parmater, Wesley Recker, Andrew Elwick and Mayor Bud Maynard.

Samantha Bevans Sentenced to Life in Prison

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 15, 2024 11:07 pm

Samantha Bevans was found guilty of First Degree murder in the death of her stepmother Jodie Bevans. Sentencing was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14.

Lawsuits promised, One Delivered to Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 14, 2024 11:51 am

In the Benton County Supervisor Meeting held on May 28, 2024, former Benton County Attorney, David Thompson said, "you have more lawsuits out there that are pending, that you haven't disclosed to the public yet," and "How many more lawsuits do you want? Because you know you have more out there that the public's not aware of.

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail puts Vinton on the Map

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 13, 2024 8:52 pm

Nathan's Miles Glow Trail has certainly been a bright spot in Vinton. On June 9th, a Facebook page called, "Iowa Road Trip" gave a glowing review of Vinton's trail.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Shows Skills in Summer

VINTON TODAY
June 13, 2024 2:05 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members have spent weeks preparing for various state and district contests. The competitions were held at the Kirkwood and Iowa State University campuses.