Neighboring Buchanan County issues Burn Ban

VINTON TODAY
September 5, 2023 11:15 am

This notice is given to for the Benton County Residents living next to Buchanan County, be aware of the following.(short version)Buchanan County Alert:Starting at 12:00 PM today Sept.

"The Best Day's Ever" at the Iowa State Fair!

FFA
September 4, 2023 11:59 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThis year at the Iowa State Fair, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members had many members attend and enter projects. Andrew Pingenot, Carly Schlarbaum, and Evan Lopata did a great job representing the chapter and have been working very hard on preparing their projects all year.

The Best Days Ever

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 1, 2023 9:44 am

By Rob Sand, State Auditor One of the things I love about the Iowa State Fair is that you always run into someone you didn’t expect to meet. This year was no different: while refilling drinks for folks at the Iowa Pork Tent, I encountered an organ donor wearing a t-shirt promoting the importance of this selfless act.

V-S FFA Officers Heighten Their Leadership Skills

FFA
August 31, 2023 12:34 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana Luis“I really enjoyed being able to spend time with my fellow officers and getting to know each other better. We made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime!” is how Co-Reporter Juliana Luis described her time while at the Vinton-Shellsburg annual Officer Retreat.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 21-27, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 31, 2023 11:45 am

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 21-27, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty.

V-S FFA Splashes Into Summer Fun

FFA
August 30, 2023 8:26 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Monday, July 31st the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter took a quick trip to Jellystone Park in Monticello, Iowa. The day was filled with laughter and excitement as chapter members reached their destination.

LIFESERVE ON-CALL FOR BLOOD EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO ASSIST WITH HURRICANE IDALIA

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
August 30, 2023 5:34 pm

On Monday, August 28, the national Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) was activated for alert to send blood products to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia, if needed.

VPRD & Community Visioning Program will have Designs at Farmers Market

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 29, 2023 8:42 pm

Residents of Vinton will have the opportunity to view the final conceptual landscape designs created through the Community Visioning Program, in which Vinton has been a participant since November 2022.

Boomfest brings the young and the old to downtown Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2023 5:20 pm

83 vendors arrived early on Saturday morning and filled 96 booths in the downtown area. Covering 3 blocks, everything from wine to cupcakes and cdfafts were available for purchase.

Creator of the Vinton Viking Mascot passes away

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 28, 2023 4:52 pm

This week, the Vinton Class of 1983 noted something that should be remembered. Before I get to that, we need to back up a few decades before the 1980s.