Raegan's Relief Veterans Christmas December 15, 2023

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 8, 2023 11:46 am

It will be the 12th year for Raegan Junge's annual Christmas party just for veterans. The now 17-year-old will host "Raegan's Relief Veterans Christmas" welcoming veterans to a time of celebrating not only the season, but each veteran.

Lights, camera, sibling rivalry at Christmas

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 7, 2023 4:46 pm

It's that time of the year. The lights are pulled from the attic, the Christmas tree is up and the sibling rivalry kicks off. Well, not for everyone, but in Vinton it is! In a Facebook post, Kord Sellers poked at his brother Dakoda in a bit of Christmas fun.

Salvation Army bell ringers continue to help Benton County

SALVATION ARMY
December 7, 2023 2:54 am

Thank you to all those who are ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. You are doing a great job!It's just fun to look at pictures. We can't get pictures of everyone ringing, but here are a few.

Week 2 winner of the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing is Doug Schneider!

VINTON UNLIMITED
December 6, 2023 9:15 pm

Doug shopped locally in Vinton and won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Every week between now and Christmas, Vinton Unlimited will be drawing a winner in their Holiday Lights Punch Card Buy Local shopping incentive.

Vinton Lions Club makes presentation to VS Booster Club

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 6, 2023 4:25 pm

Each year the Vinton Lions Club teams up with the Vinton/Shellsburg Booster Club to provide concession food at the VSHS varsity football games. All proceeds from the Vinton Lions Club concession trailer at the games go directly to the Booster Club.

Benton County 4-Hers Excel on National Stage

BENTON COUNTY 4-H
December 5, 2023 2:46 pm

Four 4-H members from Benton County recently represented Iowa on November 14 the National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl competition, placing third in the nation.

Kirkwood's Workplace Learning Connection speaks to Lions Club

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 5, 2023 11:45 am

Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) presenter, Laura Miner, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, spoke to the area Lions Club about WLC’s mission, purpose and impact in our region.

VFW Presents Stephenson with Voice of Democracy Certificate

VFW POST 8884
December 5, 2023 10:35 am

The Veterans of Foreign Wars members Dale Henry and Jerry Huffman presented Grace Q Stephenson (Senior at Vinton-Shellsburg High School) with a Certificate for her Voice of Democracy essay and a monetary award.

Santa will be visiting the neighborhood

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 4, 2023 9:50 pm

Greg and Jenn Svoboda made special arrangements for Santa to stop and visit on Friday and Saturday evenings, December 8th and 9th and also the following weekend, on December 15th and 16th.

Support your local hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 4, 2023 12:32 pm

Honoring and remembering those who have had a significant impact on our lives as part of a gift to our community has been a lasting tradition. Your donations to the Tree of Lights campaign, no matter the size, come together to make a world of difference for so many.