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Rollinger selected to perform with National FFA Band at 2023 National Convention

Rachel Rollinger, a member of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter in Vinton, Iowa, will be on stage and in the spotlight Nov. 1-4 during the 2023 National FFA Convention & E...

Somewhere, Under the Sea, you'll find a good book

Who says that garbage cans are boring and ugly? Check them out at the local parks! The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is at it again! It's no surprise that the guild has come up with more gorgeous art to be enjoyed. When it comes to creating and brightening our spaces around town, the Gu...

2023 VSHS Homecoming Activities Schedule

The 2023 Homecoming Week for Vinton-Shellsburg High School is from September 17th through September 22nd.The community is invited to help us celebrate at the following high school events:Sunday, Septe...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 28-September 3, 2023

All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrasta...

V-S FFA Members Take a Shot at Meat And Livestock Judging

State Meats Judging Team (left to right): Sophia Newton, Levi Lutz, Ali Lutz By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Saturday, August 26th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members made their way to Iowa State University for the State Meat and Livestock Judging contests. The Meats team consisted...

Benton County Supervisors proclaim September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The Benton County Supervisors in coordination with Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition have proclaimed the month of September, 2023 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Benton County. ...

Neighboring Buchanan County issues Burn Ban

This notice is given to for the Benton County Residents living next to Buchanan County, be aware of the following.(short version)Buchanan County Alert:Starting at 12:00 PM today Sept. 5, 2023, Buchana...

“The Best Day’s Ever” at the Iowa State Fair!

FFA member Evan Lopata and his first place zucchini. By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThis year at the Iowa State Fair, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members had many members attend and enter projects. Andrew Pingenot, Carly Schlarbaum, and Evan Lopata did a great ...

The Best Days Ever

By Rob Sand, State Auditor One of the things I love about the Iowa State Fair is that you always run into someone you didn’t expect to meet. This year was no different: while refilling drinks f...

V-S FFA Officers Heighten Their Leadership Skills

The 2023-2024 officer team from Left to Right: Juliana Luis, Alana Fleming, Andrew Pingenot, Will McKenna, Cooper McClintock, Grayce McClintock, Megan Schlitter, and Izzie Birker By: Co-Reporter, Juliana Luis“I really enjoyed being able to spend time with my fellow officers and getting to know each other better. We made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime!” is how ...