FFA Members Strengthen Leadership Skills through IAT Conference

FFA
December 8, 2023 11:46 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe first annual IAT Conference took place on the 11th of November. The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA got the chance to take fourteen members to the FFA Enrichment Center for a fun day full of games, dancing, music, making new friends, and great messages on how to be a strong leader from the state officers.

New member added to the Kidsight Screening Team

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 8, 2023 11:46 am

In 1925 Helen Keller spoke to the Lions Club International Convention asking them to become involved with supporting the blind and visually impaired.

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.