Iowa DOT seeks community input on Highway 150 (from Urbana to Oelwein)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 28, 2023 2:25 pm

An online presentation called "Iowa Super - Vision" about the segment of Highway 150 that runs from Urbana to Oelwein can be seen at the following link: https://www.

Penny Wars at Shellsburg Elementary benefit Aiming for a Cure

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 27, 2023 5:32 pm

Every penny counts and the students at Shellsburg Elementary did a lot of counting! Penny Wars were held between the classes to raise money for Aiming for a Cure Foundation.

Week #4 Vinton Unlimited Punch Card Winner

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 24, 2023 11:55 am

Week #4 winner in Vinton Unlimited's Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing is Lexa Speidel! Lexa's name was drawn out of a total of 1,715 cards for the week.

Shellsburg Public Library visited by Santa and Mrs. Claus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 23, 2023 11:12 pm

Noel Crawford was the youngest to visit Santa this week. Arriving at only 2 days old she had her picture taken with mom and dad along with Santa and Mrs.

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.