Wishing everyone the Merriest of Christmases

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 21, 2023 8:21 pm

The business part...Because Christmas lands on Monday, there will be no outbound email on that day...and honestly, probably not on Tuesday. The same will be true on New Year's week.

FFA State Officers visit Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter

FFA
December 21, 2023 7:29 pm

By Gabby PowerThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter welcomed  Iowa FFA State Officers Lauren Beyer and Annabelle Newton as well as District Officer Creed Monroe  to a  chapter visit on December 15th, 2023.

Abundant Life Ministries passes along Christmas Blessings

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 21, 2023 7:28 pm

Victoria Fink who is the director of Abundant Life Ministries in Vinton has been the recipient of some Christmas cheer to pass along to families who could use a hand this year.

VSCSD Board Recognize Difference Makers

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
December 20, 2023 8:47 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg school board held its December meeting Monday night. You can always check the full agenda and supporting documents, including a video recording of the meeting online at the  Vinton-Shellsburg school board webpage.

Holiday with a Cop brings Christmas to area children

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 20, 2023 5:48 pm

Last Sunday evening, the magic of Christmas was in the air when the Vinton Police Department teamed up with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Benton County Conservation, Urbana Police Department, and the fantastic staff of Theisen's in Vinton.

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust continues Christmas Tradition

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 20, 2023 5:32 pm

Farmers Savings Bank & Trust held their Annual Christmas Open House earlier this month. With their tree decked out with tags supporting the local Angel Tree program sponsoring area children and Santa making a visit as well as homemade treats for guests, the bank continued to give.

Kiwanis and Santa treat area children to pizza and gifts

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 19, 2023 5:20 pm

The Vinton Kiwanis outdid themselves again this year! As part of their annual tradition, they invited children from the school district to enjoy lunch at the Vinton Pizza Ranch.

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

FFA
December 19, 2023 11:44 am

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.

Vinton Public Library Holiday Hours

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
December 19, 2023 11:43 am

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.

Snowy White Owl flies through Benton County

VINTON TODAY
December 18, 2023 12:57 pm

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 lesson I know I will never forget.