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.

40-8 VETERANS GROUP DONATES $1000 IN FAREWAY FOOD GIFT CARDS

THE FORTY AND EIGHT
December 18, 2023 11:45 am

By Roger Uthoff, Commissaire Intendant Benton Co. 40-8The Veterans group Benton County 40-8 donated $1000 in Fareway gift cards to the Back Pack Kids program.

V-S FFA Builds a Successful Plan at Kirkwood Landscape Challenge

FFA
December 15, 2023 11:02 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisBen McGowan, Wes McKenna, Andrew Pingenot, Ben Buhr, Will McKenna, and Andrew Allsup made their way to the Kirkwood Landscape Challenge on Wednesday, October 4th.

V-S FFA Member Attends World Food Prize

FFA
December 14, 2023 2:00 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisVinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter member Brody Waters made his way to Des Moines for the Global Youth Institute at the World Food Prize on October 24th.

Koop's continues annual tradition collecting Toys for Area Children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2023 1:53 pm

Friday will be the last day to make donations to the Angel Tree Toy Drive at Koop's Sales and Service.  If you can't get out to do the shopping, drop off your donation, and they will be happy to shop for you!ALL toys donated will stay here in Benton County.