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VS National Honor Society holds food drive

The Vinton-Shellsburg National Honor Society is holding a food drive from December 14th through the 21st. Food is a human right There will be boxes in Lagrange's, Ehlinger's and the Vinton Public Libr...

HOLIDAY DONATIONS DOWN NEARLY 30%

Santa Claus made a stop at the local Fareway this week to help raise money for the Salvation Army. He encourages those who can to make a donation to help those in need. Holiday donations to area Salv...

Santa visits with children during Breakfast

The annual Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday with area families. The highlight wasn't the pancakes necessarily, although they were tasty, but the big event was the arrival of Santa. Each year...

Week 3 Punch Card Winner

Vinton Unlimited announced the third winner of the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawings. This week’s winner is Brandi Meyer. Brandi receives $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Every week until Christmas, wh...

Benton County Food Pantry Schedules

The Vinton Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pantry is located on the west side of 811 D Ave. Vinton.On the third Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. bring your bags to the p...

Koop's and Arnold Motor Supply Toy Drives Continue

Koop's Sales & Service;s collection ends on December 20 Koop's Sales and Service and Arnold Motor Supply continue to collect Christmas gifts to make Christmas better for boys and girls, here in Benton County.Take some time to grab a gift & drop it off to ...

Vinton Food Pantry's Linda Wood Retires

The Vinton Food Pantry will mark a significant milestone, effective Monday, December 12.One of our long-time leaders, Linda Wood, is retiring from her pantry work after 14 years. Our pantry has grown ...

Deck the House Voting is now open through December 18

Bundle up, grab your loved ones, and check out Vinton's finest light displays! While you're at it, might as well vote for your favorite! Ballots are available at www.vprdzone.com and at the Vinton Rec...

Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve Submits Resignation

Tilford Elementary Principal Kyle Reeve has submitted his resignation to address personal health matters. Mr. Reeve’s resignation is effective immediately. The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School Dis...

Seed House disrepair puts building at risk

The collapsed roof behind the barricaded west wall At Thursday's City Council meeting, the council conducted a hearing for a nuisance violation at 201 1st Avenue, known as the former Seed House. The property is owned by Joseph and Peggy Schott of Hiaw...