Prepare Grain Bins Responsibly Using These Safety Tips

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 15, 2023 12:03 pm

Iowans are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain handling equipmentAMES, Iowa — As harvest season quickly approaches, Iowans are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain handling equipment.

V-S Food Service Dept. Receives Funding from Iowa Local Food for Schools

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 14, 2023 7:32 pm

More Vinton-Shellsburg meals will be featuring Iowa foods thanks to a grant from the Iowa Local Food for Schools grant (LFS).The V-S Food Service Department has been awarded $8,000.

2023 HousingIowa Awards Recognizes Anderson Creek Estates in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2023 4:40 pm

 The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized outstanding housing initiatives and leaders through the  sixteenth  annual HousingIowa Awards at the 2023 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids.

STATE AUDITOR SAND ALERTS SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OF INCREASE IN SCAMS

AUDITOR OF STATE
September 14, 2023 11:45 am

State Auditor Rob Sand today alerted Iowa school districts and government entities to be on the lookout for check scams and fraudulent emails instructing them to redirect payments.

Newhall Election Results

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 14, 2023 11:45 am

A special election was held this week in Newhall. On the ballot was the following.PUBLIC MEASURE A: Shall the terms of office for the City Council Members of the City of Newhall, Iowa be changed from a term of two (2) years to a term of four (4) years, and the Council members terms be staggered in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code 376.

V-S FFA Members Attend the State Dairy Food and Cattle Judging Contest

FFA
September 14, 2023 10:55 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On September 8th, multiple Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members took part in the State Dairy Food and Cattle judging contests.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
September 13, 2023 4:35 pm

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office.

U.S. News and World Report on National School Rankings for area Districts

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
September 13, 2023 1:03 pm

The U.S. News and World Report has released the National High School Rankings. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the information available for the three high schools that affect Benton County residents, Vinton-Shellsburg,  Center Point-Urbana, and Benton Community.

The cost of housing is going up in Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 12, 2023 3:50 pm

It's not a surprise to see that the value of homes have risen in the last few years. Nor is it a surprise to see that the demand for homes too have risen.

Two accidents in the area on Labor Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 12, 2023 3:47 pm

Labor Day was not a good day for drivers in the area. Starting the day off there was an accident off of the 380 and 330th St. just over the Benton County line into Buchanan County near Brandon.