Candidate Resume: Bruce Volz for Supervisor

VINTON TODAY
May 24, 2024 11:28 am

 I was born and raised on a family farm west of Norway.  I attended Norway schools and graduated in 1976. I worked for United Airlines for 27 years, that is where I met my wife.

Severe Weather expected Today (Friday) and Sunday

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
May 24, 2024 9:44 am

Key Messages ● Severe weather is possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds to 70 mph, large hail to the size of quarters, and tornadoes are possible.

Candidate Resume: Kellie VanRee for Supervisor

VINTON TODAY
May 24, 2024 9:09 am

Since I submitted my background information in a prior article, I would like to take the opportunity to explain why I am the best candidate for Benton County Supervisor.

No Email on May 27 and 28

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 23, 2024 7:14 pm

Due to Memorial Day, there will be no outbound email on Monday or Tuesday, May 27th and 28th. However, there will be posts added I'm sure on those days, but not as many as there usually are.

Volunteer Auction Funds V-S FFA Activities

VINTON TODAY
May 23, 2024 11:46 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Monday, April 8th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual Volunteer Auction. At this event, members can sign up to volunteer their time within the community doing a variety of tasks including basic chores like mowing or cooking, babysitting, working concession stands, picking rock, and gardening just to name a few.

Some of our beautiful Dahlias at the plant sales!

FFA
May 23, 2024 11:45 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThis year plant sales took place on April 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, May 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 16th. In the greenhouse this year, there were many different varieties of flowers, hanging baskets, planter boxes and so much more! During the sale, the High School Greenhouse Management students and FFA members came in to work the sales to enhance the customer experience.

Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
May 23, 2024 11:45 am

Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekendSeveral Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas.

Local churches are calling for volunteers to help staff summer lunch program

VINTON MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
May 22, 2024 10:16 pm

 The Vinton Area Ministerial Association, on behalf of the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District summer lunch program is calling for volunteers! Starting June 3rdon Monday through Friday, volunteers are needed at Tilford Elementary and Shellsburg Elementary from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

V-S FFA Shows Skills at District Ag Mechanics

FFA
May 22, 2024 4:14 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, April 24th members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Calmar for the annual District Ag Mechanics Career Development Event.

Food Pantry thanks Postal Carriers

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2024 12:29 pm

The Benton County Pantry and Wesley Church Pantry would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU for the generous donations of shelf-stable food. A BIG THANK YOU to the postal carriers who sponsored it and worked extra hard to deliver it.