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VSCSD Board Recognize Difference Makers
The Vinton-Shellsburg school board held its December meeting Monday night. You can always check the full agenda and supporting documents, including a video recording of the meeting online at the Vint... Holiday with a Cop brings Christmas to area children
Last Sunday evening, the magic of Christmas was in the air when the Vinton Police Department teamed up with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Benton County Conservation, Urbana Police Department, an... Farmers Savings Bank & Trust continues Christmas Tradition
Farmers Savings Bank & Trust held their Annual Christmas Open House earlier this month. With their tree decked out with tags supporting the local Angel Tree program sponsoring area children and Sa...
Kiwanis and Santa treat area children to pizza and gifts
The Vinton Kiwanis outdid themselves again this year! As part of their annual tradition, they invited children from the school district to enjoy lunch at the Vinton Pizza Ranch...right before Santa st... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Does Good by Feeding Local Farmers During Harvest
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On Wednesday, October 18th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA held their annual Harvest Meal at the Tama Benton Co-op and the Shellsburg Elevator. Middle school and high school memb... Vinton Public Library Holiday Hours
Friday, December 22, 9:00 a.m. to NoonSaturday, December 23, 9:00 a.m. to NoonMonday, December 25, ClosedFriday, December 29, 9:00 a.m. to NoonSaturday, December 30, 9:00 a.m. to NoonMonday, January 1...
Snowy White Owl flies through Benton County
My name is Sifu Stubby Webb. I am a kung fu instructor in Vinton, Iowa. One thing that kung fu
and Zen teaches, is everything can be a lesson. And recently a bringer of wisdom flew near me
in a le... 40-8 VETERANS GROUP DONATES $1000 IN FAREWAY FOOD GIFT CARDS
By Roger Uthoff, Commissaire Intendant Benton Co. 40-8The Veterans group Benton County 40-8 donated $1000 in Fareway gift cards to the Back Pack Kids program.What is The Forty and Eight?La Société d... V-S FFA Builds a Successful Plan at Kirkwood Landscape Challenge
By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisBen McGowan, Wes McKenna, Andrew Pingenot, Ben Buhr, Will McKenna, and Andrew Allsup made their way to the Kirkwood Landscape Challenge on Wednesday, October 4th. When the... V-S FFA Member Attends World Food Prize
By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisVinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter member Brody Waters made his way to Des Moines for the Global Youth Institute at the World Food Prize on October 24th. The World Food Prize w...