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Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Does Good by Feeding Local Farmers During Harvest

FFA member Zyla Mullinex delivering a meal out in the fields. 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

Photo captured by Paul Brooks of a Snowy White Owl 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

40-8 Members donate $1,000 in gift cards to the Back Pack Kids Program 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

Ben McGowan, Wes McKenna, and Andrew Pingenot show off their team’s Plant Installation 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

Brody Waters makes presentation to other contestants from around the world. 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...

Koop's continues annual tradition collecting Toys for Area Children

Friday will be the last day to make donations to the Angel Tree Toy Drive at Koop's Sales and Service. If you can't get out to do the shopping, drop off your donation, and they will be happy to shop ...

Local Banks are calling all Elves!

The tree with the gift tags at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust It has been reported that another Angel Tree visit has been made decorating area trees at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, US Bank and Cedar Valley Bank & Trust with needed items for Benton Count...

Arnold Motor Supply donates toys for local Angel Tree

Toys will be delivered today to the Angel Tree project from Arnold Motor Supply and its customers Arnold Motor Supply continues in its annual Christmas tradition. The businese collects toys and donations to support the Angel Tree program at the Christmas season. This will be the 38th season of Arn...

Benton County Employees pay it forward this Christmas Season

Sue Wilber (left) and Melissa Smith (District Nurse) are pictured with donations made by Benton County Employees Benton County employees adopted a couple of families in need this Christmas season. The county employees donated gifts to brighten the season for these families.Sue Wilber, Human Resources for Benton ...