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.

Candidate Resume: Lance Lillibridge for Supervisor

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2024 12:11 pm

Leadership. Integrity. Trust.Four years ago, I was asked by many people if I would consider running for Benton County Supervisor. My answer was.  "No.

Iowa State Patrol releases statement in wake of devastating tornado

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
May 21, 2024 10:57 pm

May 21, 2024At 8:30 p.m. on May 21, 2024, Sgt. Alex Dinkla, the Iowa State Patrol public information officer, held a press conference in Adair County in the wake of a devastating tornado:  "Earlier today, the town of Greenfield was struck by a devastating tornado.

Barb Winsor, a Difference Maker

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 21, 2024 4:28 pm

Barb Winsor, President of our Sports Boosters, was recognized as a Difference Maker. Barb has been part of Sports Boosters for 22 years! You have likely seen Barb in the concession stand at any event you have attended because she works almost every single home game of all sports that offer concessions.