Primary Election: What is the Primary Election?

HAYLEY RIPPEL, BENTON COUNTY AUDITOR
May 13, 2024 9:50 pm

What is the Primary Election?The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General Election. Party Affiliation The biggest difference between the Primary Election and all other elections is that a voter’s party affiliation matters.

CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON BEGINS TODAY, MONDAY, MAY 13

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
May 13, 2024 8:05 am

Updated: April 30 If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction office.

Say "Yes!" To Rounding Up At Fareway

SALVATION ARMY
May 12, 2024 8:11 pm

Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At FarewayFor the week of Monday, May 13th through Saturday, 18th, you will have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit.

Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors receive approximately $150,000 in Scholarships

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 12, 2024 7:56 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients received approximately $150,000 in scholarship awards at this year's awards night. Each year, the community rallies around the graduates to send them on their way with a little monetary assistance.

4th St. Diner in search of Rhubarb: Update

4TH ST. DINER
May 10, 2024 2:47 pm

Update:A hearty Thank You for all the rhubarb donations and offers of rhubarb donations for our meal program.  We are so blessed to be in a supportive community.

Vinton-Shellsburg Students compete in World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute

VINTON TODAY
May 10, 2024 11:47 am

See this article for more information Vinton Today - VS FFA Members Participate in the Global Challenge Paper!Students who competed are in the photo left to right:Bridgette Castle, Climate Change in AustraliaIzzie Birker who spoke about Climate Change in LibyaGrayce McClintock spoke on Policy and Governance in Brazil.

VS FFA Members Participate in the Global Challenge Paper!

FFA
May 10, 2024 11:39 am

Editor's Note: A press release from the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute concerning this same event can be seen here:    Vinton Today - Vinton-Shellsburg Students compete in World food Prize Iowa Youth InstituteBy: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn April 29th, four Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members went to the Iowa Youth Institute Conference in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State University.

Vinton Shellsburg to participate in Free Summer Lunch Program

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
May 9, 2024 10:33 pm

Vinton Shellsburg CSD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18 and under without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service.

Recker Sworn in to fill 4th Ward Council Seat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 9, 2024 8:46 pm

Thursday night's council meeting began with the swearing in of Wesley Recker (pronounced Raker) to the 4th Ward council seat. Recker takes the seat that was vacated by Bethany Gates.

Bubbling with Fun

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 9, 2024 11:57 am

If you know Tom and Eunice Pingenot, you know they are one couple that is just "bubbling" with fun. They "bubble" whenever they can, wherever they can.