VS FFA Advocates for the Future of Agriculture

FFA
February 22, 2024 8:08 pm

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisTuesday, January 30th was a spectacular day for Vinton-Shellsburg FFA seniors. Jerry Lee, Matthew Bookmeier, Kevin Heckmann, Laura Manning, Kelcie Appleby, and Grayce McClintock traveled to Des Moines to visit the capitol building.

The Wesley Mobile Food Pantry Thanks Volunteers

VINTON TODAY
February 20, 2024 11:49 am

The Wesley United Methodist Church's Mobile Food Pantry had several helping hands (and feet) from Vinton-Shellsburg Community School's Scouts this past weekend.

Lillibridge announces run for County Supervisor

VINTON TODAY
February 20, 2024 10:49 am

Local farmer, Lance Lillibridge of Vinton, has taken several paths during his life. The latest is to run for elected office as a Benton County Supervisor.

Phil Borleske recognized as one of the 9 Who Care

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 18, 2024 11:58 pm

KCRG takes applications for their "9 Who Care" awards each year. And among the winners this year is Vinton's Phil Borleske. With 51 applicants, KCRG came to honor Phil with an interview on January 8th.

Your guide to which bills survived the first legislative ‘funnel'

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
February 18, 2024 9:14 pm

Iowa Capital DispatchMost of the priority bills proposed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican legislators made it through the first major deadline for the 2024 legislative session.

Fundraisers established for the Meyer Family following fire that destroys home

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2024 3:45 pm

The Meyer family of Shellsburg has lost everything in the fire that completely destroyed their home in Shellburg at about 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.

Iowa Public Information Board Upholds Complaints

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 15, 2024 2:51 pm

The Iowa Public Information Board met on Thursday, to address complaints filed by Benton County residents. The board deals with complaints concerning Iowa law specifically those dealing with Chapters 21 and 22 which address Open and Closed Sessions for public officials.

FFA Spaghetti Dinner Serves Up Excitement

FFA
February 14, 2024 2:26 pm

By: Co-Reporter Izzie Birker  The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter recently held its annual Spaghetti Dinner event in the high school commons during a home basketball game on Tuesday, February 6th.

Benton County Veterans Affairs Executive Director Resigns, Seeking Applications

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 13, 2024 4:35 pm

Benton County Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the position of Director.  Current Director, Cara Martin has served just under three years in the county position.

Cookies will help a family fight for someone else

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 12, 2024 9:58 pm

When the community loses a member of its own, and that member is gone way too early, it hits everyone. It doesn't matter if you know the person or not, chances are you know at least one member of the family.