Benton County Extension Program holds annual Farm Safety Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 26, 2023 6:36 am

Another successful Farm Saftey Day was held last Saturday at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Working with several area organizations, the day brought several workshops for area children to have a little bit of fun while learning safety.

The sights and sounds of an old car

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 25, 2023 9:01 am

Saturday afternoon one of the fun events held in Vinton occurred, the car cruise. Yes, I'm sure it's an age thing. Or maybe it's a throwback to the smell of gasoline and the sound of an engine roaring in the garage that brings back a good feeling from childhood.

Vinton-Shellsburg 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honored at tonight's game

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 22, 2023 11:44 am

The following former graduates will be inducted during tonight's Homecoming game by Jim Struve, Vinton-Shellsburg Activities Director. The honorees will be recognized during halftime.

Vinton-Shellsburg's Tiny Vikes will soon have a new home

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 21, 2023 11:29 pm

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction phase of the new "Tiny Vikes Early Learning Center" was held on Thursday afternoon. The Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Kyle Koeppen, school board members and staff attended the ceremony.

Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming King and Queen Named

VINTON TODAY
September 21, 2023 10:29 pm

Tory Wash and Bree Swenson were named as Vinton-Shellsburg's Homecoming Royalty this year.Congratulations!Photos of the Homecoming Parade held on Thursday evening before the crowning can be viewed here.

IOWA GRANT APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR NEW STATE CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
September 21, 2023 4:14 pm

The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced today it is now accepting applications for a new State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP).  Grant funding can be used to support a broad range of community activities to address gun and violent crime issues.

Brandon Cowboy Breakfast Feeds over 900

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 21, 2023 11:40 am

The little town with the big skillet was the site for the annual Cowboy Breakfast in Brandon. If everyone is at home, the town has 341 residents, except on Cowboy Breakfast Sunday.

Vinton Cruise this Saturday, September 23, 4-6:00 p.m.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 20, 2023 4:01 pm

Saturday, the annual Vinton Cruise will kick off events beginning at 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. with the Kiddie Cruise on the west side of the courthouse. There is no entry fee to participate.

Let's celebrate! Tiny Vikes Addition Groundbreaking Ceremony, Thursday, 2:00 pm

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 20, 2023 3:48 pm

Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:00 pm Tilford Elementary 308 E 13th St.Vinton, IA 52349This groundbreaking ceremony kicks off the construction phase following being awarded $1.

Top Five Candidates for Homecoming Announced

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 20, 2023 3:40 pm

The top five candidates for Vinton-Shellsburg's Homecoming Court.Front row: Julia Johnson, Grayce McClintock, Rachel Rollinger, Maggie Elwick, and Bree Swenson.