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1st St. West is Close, but no Cigar

In a Work Session on Thursday night, the city council heard from Nate Kass who represents the city in construction projects that happen in Vinton. He explained the need for the reconstruction of a por...

Vinton Police Department Deliver AED Units to local Departments

Vinton Police Chief Ted Paxton presents new AED units to Vinton Parks and Rec Director Matt Boggess The Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted The Iowa Department of Public Health funds to place free Automated External Defibrillators (AED) into every law enforcement vehicle in the State of Iowa. The...

Creative Kids Child Care to expand into Vinton

Meredith Zuspan and Kelsey Fish share exciting plans for Creative Kids Child Care The Vinton Kiwanis Club welcomed the new owners of Creative Kids Child Care to their meeting last week to talk about their upcoming expansion. Kelsey Fish began the presentation. A teacher for 10 year...

It's Snow Joke when we get two foot of snow!

So what does it take to clear two feet of snow? Add in sub zero weather freezing said snow?  I was able to touch base with Myron Parizek who is in charge of Benton County's Secondary Roads. ...

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest

The Knights of Columbus free throw contest was held on Sunday, February 4th at the V/S Middle School. The contest is for ages 9 to 14  boys and girls.Pictured are the local winners.Pictured first ro...

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNEIA) is extending the submission deadline for its scholarship application process to April 10, 2024. This change is due to continued delays of ...

Veterans of Foreign Wars 8884 recognize Grovert

The Veterans of Foreign Wars 8884 presented Jenna Grovert with a 3rd place District 2 certificate and a check for the winner. Grovert is in 8th grade and attends Central Lutheran School in Newhall.S...

Van Ree Offers A Fresh Start for Benton County

Kellie Van Ree, a lifetime Benton County resident is excited to announce her candidacy for Benton County Supervisor. Kellie is a 2001 graduate of Vinton-Shellsburg Highschool and attended Kirkwood Com...

V-S Student and Director to Perform at ACD Assoc. Midwestern Conference

Michala Martin Vinton-Shellsburg Choir Student and Director Selected to Perform at the American Choral Directors Association Midwestern Conference VSHS senior Samuel Glynn was selected to participate in the Tenor/Ba...

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Welcomes Everyone...Just one request

Church splits are nothing new. But this one could be seen AND it's the easiest kind to fix. The only disagreement that Bethlehem Lutheran Church might have with attendees might be the appropriate way ...