Talley: Life in prison without the possibility of parole & Restitution

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 2, 2023 4:05 pm

The murder conviction of Tacoa Talley in the death of Jodie Bevans resulted in his sentencing trial being set for Friday afternoon. Because the defense attorney had forgotten about the hearing, there was approximately an hour and a half delay.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sales

FFA
June 1, 2023 8:35 pm

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter and Greenhouse Management Class held their annual Plant Sales from April 28th-May 14th. From the beginning of the school year the greenhouse class has grown a variety of plants such as petunias, peas, tomatoes, and geraniums.

Bear Creek Church's Memorial Day Tradition raises funds to repair church

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2023 8:22 pm

Bear Creek Church held its annual open house with coffee and rolls for visitors to enjoy as they visited before and after the Memorial Day service. Speaking for the service was John Karrick.

V-S FFA Teaches the Future at 3rd Ag Day

FFA
May 31, 2023 11:47 am

By Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Wednesday, May 3rd, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter assisted with teaching 3rd graders about agriculture. The day included learning about animal safety, machine safety, as well as corn byproducts.

Women's Club makes Donation to Little Knights Learning Center

LAPORTE CITY WOMEN'S CLUB
May 30, 2023 3:48 pm

During the May meeting of the La Porte City Women’s Club, the group voted to donate a substantial amount to the Little Knights Learning Center. A donation of $4,000 from the LPC Women’s Club was made to the Learning Center.

V-S FFA Participates in CDE Contests

FFA
May 30, 2023 11:47 am

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

Mt. Auburn residents gather to remember on Memorial Day Services

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 30, 2023 10:39 am

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.

VS FFA Celebrates Another Great Year

FFA
May 30, 2023 5:06 am

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.

Veteran of the Month for June: Dick Kenney

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
May 25, 2023 4:45 pm

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!

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
May 25, 2023 12:24 pm

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.