By Co-Reporter Izzie Birker On Tuesday, May 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members attended the annual District CDE contests at Hawkeye Community College.

Memorial Day services could be found across the nation in honor of our fallen soldiers. Locally, Mt. Auburn who is now without an official local American Legion of their own, continued the tradition.

By: Advisor - Gabby PowerOn Saturday, May 6th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted their Annual Awards Banquet in the high school auditorium. Members, their families, and supporters gathered for a meal and fellowship prior to the ceremony in the commons which started with a greeting from President Annabelle Newton and Invocation by Officer at Large Austin Noe.

Dick Kenney was drafted two weeks before his high school graduation; thankfully, they deferred so he could at least receive his diploma, but he was on a bus the very next morning at 6 am.

Join us for the Bacon Buddies ® Show at the Benton County Fair! WHO: Persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability age of 8 years and older are eligible.

Here at Virginia Gay Hospital, we are committed to providing you with excellent healthcare.It is our pleasure to announce that Virginia Gay Hospital has been recognized by national healthcare research leader PRC with an Award of Distinction in:Communication with Nurses, Communication with DoctorsResponsiveness of Hospital StaffCommunication About MedicinesCleanliness and Quietness of Hospital EnvironmentDischarge InformationCare TransitionThis competitive national award recognizes organizations who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys of their patients.

Please join us at the Vinton Skate Center on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 4:00-5:30 to honor our retirees and award winners of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District.

Ehlinger's Express celebrated their new look, new pumps and new brand with their grand re-opening on Saturday.In March, the business closed down for a few days to install new pumps adding the latest technology and security features under the BP brand.

Sunday afternoon the Benton County Sheriff's Department, Vinton Fire Department and the North Benton Ambulance all responded to a two-vehicle accident.

Below is a list of all the members of the Class of 2023. Here are photos of the graduates making their way to the front!Video of the ceremony can be seen HERE.