VS FFA Hosts Spaghetti Dinner

FFA
February 2, 2026 11:26 am

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Friday, January 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00—8:00 p.m. during the Williamsburg Boys and Girls basketball game.

Sometimes officers needed for Paw Patrol

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 29, 2026 9:11 pm

No two days look the same in the life of a deputy. Today was a reminder of that reality, and of how quickly situations can turn critical. After a passerby called 911 to report a dog that had fallen through the ice and was struggling to stay afloat, Deputy Fairbanks responded without hesitation.

Benton Community FFA goes to Des Moines

FFA
January 29, 2026 3:53 pm

Benton Community FFA members attended the 41st FFA Legislative Symposium at the Iowa State Capitol. Members visited the Secretary of State’s Office, learned about Iowa’s Constitution, and took in the beauty of our state capitol building while learning how bills are introduced and move through the legislative process.

Benton County Youth & Leaders Participate in Extension & 4-H Voices Day

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
January 29, 2026 3:50 pm

On January 21, two Benton County 4-H youth, one Extension and Outreach Council member, and one Extension and Outreach staff member participated in Extension and 4-H Voices Day at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

VU/Our Iowa Magazine/Local Businesses Partner to Bring New Visitors to Town

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 29, 2026 2:53 pm

Together Vinton Unlimited, Our Iowa Magazine, and some local businesses are doing exactly what it set out to do: bring new faces, new energy, and new dollars into Vinton.

Former Vintonian Celebrated 110th Birthday making her the oldest Iowan

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 28, 2026 9:14 pm

On January 26, 2026, Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton, celebrated her 110th birthday! It is being reported that she is now the oldest living person in Iowa, making her a supercentenarian, someone who has reached 110.

Fundraiser for Braxtyn Steele & Family

BLESSED DUO
January 28, 2026 9:07 pm

Let's all come together to support Braxtyn Steele who is courageously battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma. To help his family during this difficult time, we are hosting an apparel fundraiser.

Treasurer Smith Highlights Unclaimed Property Day with Unveiling of New Display

IOWA TREASURER
January 28, 2026 8:33 pm

State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting Unclaimed Property Day, held annually on February 1, by unveiling a new display at the Iowa Capitol showcasing items found in safe deposit boxes from over the years currently held in safekeeping.

Koeppen announces plans to move to Pella Community School District

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2026 5:53 pm

I am writing to share a personal update with our school community. I have accepted the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Pella Community School District, with a start date of July 1.

Vinton Unlimited Supports Youth Leadership with Donation to Key Club

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 28, 2026 3:08 pm

Vinton Unlimited (VU) is proud to announce a donation of $1,750 to the newly established Key Club, providing seed funding to help the student organization launch its mission of service and leadership within the school and community.