V-S FFA Officers Tackle COLT

FFA
June 29, 2023 11:46 am

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA officers attended the annual COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) Conference on Friday, June 9th.

July School Lunch Menu - Pickup Times and Locations

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 29, 2023 11:45 am

V-S FFA Represents at State CDEs

FFA
June 28, 2023 8:55 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerVinton-Shellsburg FFA members spent many hours preparing for various summer competitions. Competitions took place at both Iowa State University and Kirkwood Community College in June.

Don't forget to VOTE for Vinton's video (YIKES! We're behind!)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 28, 2023 11:14 am

With the help of Noah Lindauer, Vinton Unlimited has created a 1-minute video promoting our town. The video showcases how great we support our local businesses! The video is competing to win a free mural for the community through the Iowans Unite Community Video Contest.

Vinton air quality is considered "Very Unhealthy"

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 28, 2023 9:59 am

If you have to go outside, chances are your first reaction is to think that it's foggy. And then you smell the smoke from the Canadian wildfires which has reached Iowa.

Never too young to compete at the Benton County Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 27, 2023 4:32 pm

A former member of 4H,  Erma Neve, of Vinton,  had never entered a sewing project into the Benton County Fair. Ever. At a mere 91 years old, and with the encouragement of her daughter Peggy Cronk, she entered her "Days of the Week" towel set.

S&J Sanitation begins to deliver new Garbage and Recycling Carts across Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 27, 2023 10:30 am

In a bit of a mixup last week, J&R Sanitation had to remove the carts that they were collecting from a city lot that S&J Sanitation had reserved for the new carts.

RAILROAD HISTORY WITH PHIL BORLESKE AT CP DEPOT MUSEUM

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
June 26, 2023 1:08 pm

Every seat was taken for a fun trip through Iowa railroad history conducted by Phil Borleske at the Center Point Historical Society Depot Museum in Center Point, Sunday, June 25.

VGH Clinics to close a few hours on Tuesday, June 27, for training

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 26, 2023 11:03 am

Virginia Gay Hospital Clinics will be closed for a few hours on Tuesday, June 27th for educational training sessions.  The hours are listed below.

Lindauer brings his talents to the small screens to promote Vinton (Please VOTE)

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 26, 2023 10:41 am

Noah Lindauer, a filmographer, returned to his hometown to use his talents for its benefit. Working with area residents, he used his artistic abilities to create a short promotional one-minute video showcasing the support Vinton shows for its local businesses.