Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Brings home the Gold

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2023 2:29 am

Competing in the Sub-District LDE Contests, the Vinton-Shellsburg Future Famers of America student participants brought home the following awards:Cond

Estate Planning and Tips for Preparing for the Unexpected

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2023 12:49 pm

Alec Modrick spoke to a local group of residents during the Kiwanis meeting this week about planning for the future and how to assist your family by preparing.

Stars Over 70 Open for Nominations

VINTON TODAY
February 16, 2023 11:18 pm

  Now is your opportunity to honor your mentors and role models! The Wallace and Beverly Winkie Foundation is accepting nominations for Stars Over 70.

Iowa Workers Get Free Tax Preparation Assistance

STATE OF IOWA
February 16, 2023 6:02 pm

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces free tax preparation assistance for Iowans with low-to-moderate income, Iowans who are elderly, and Iowans with disabilities.

Benton SWCD Holding Conservation Poster Contest for Students

BENTON SWCD
February 16, 2023 2:13 pm

 The Benton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is hosting a local poster contest for students in grades K-12.  Posters must reflect the contest theme, One Water.

Following Marengo Fire, 3 area Departments to have gear replaced by the State

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 16, 2023 1:08 pm

Iowa Homeland Security will be paying over $600,000 to replace firefighting equipment and gear that was damaged in the Marengo explosion which happened on December 8, 2022.

Individual District Speech Contest to be Held at Union

VINTON TODAY
February 16, 2023 10:34 am

Union Community School District is excited to host IHSSA Individual District Speech contest again this year! There will be hundreds of students, coaches, parents and friends throughout the day and they will be hungry.

4th St. Diner will be closed today 2/16/23

4TH ST. DINER
February 16, 2023 10:24 am

The 4th St. Diner will be closed today, Thursday, February 16, 2023 due to the weather. 

Nominations now being accepted for 2023 Governor's Volunteer Awards

IOWA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
February 15, 2023 4:47 pm

Volunteer Iowa is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Awards; entry deadline is April 17 at 6:00pm.The Governor’s Volunteer Awards program, established in 1982, provides an easy way for organizations to honor their volunteers with a prestigious, state-level recognition award.

Showers of Blessing Winter Clearance

VINTON TODAY
February 15, 2023 4:34 pm

“Showers of Blessing”, an ecumenical outreach, formerly known as the Tuesday Free Store, will be open Tuesdays, February 28 through March 28, 2023 from 9 a.