Council to discuss filling vacated council seat and Ambulance services tonight

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 9, 2023 12:44 pm

The Vinton City Council will have a couple of discussions tonight. Prior to the regular council meeting, there will be a Work Session at 6:00 p.m.

Wagner recognized as Benton County's Veteran of the Month for February

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
February 8, 2023 12:57 pm

Even prior to his graduation from North Tama High School, senior Chris Wagner from Traer enlisted in the United States Army thereby keeping the family tradition alive and well.

Proudly announcing the next Tilford Elementary principal, Andrea Townsley!

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 8, 2023 12:28 pm

After going through a robust interview process, Andrea Townsley will be recommended as the next Tilford Elementary principal. Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Kyle Koeppen stated “Mrs.

TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN PROVIDED FOR MORE THAN 55,000 CHILDREN

FAREWAY STORES
February 7, 2023 1:06 pm

Fareway recently presented a check for more than $319,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Tours the Capitol

FFA
February 7, 2023 1:04 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  On December 31st, 7 senior members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to the Capitol in Des Moines, to represent the chapter at the annual Legislative Symposium.

Benton County among 30 Counties awarded Growing Together Mini-Grant

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 6, 2023 1:20 pm

By Katie Sorrell and Alicia HerzogBenton has been funded through the program since 2020 and maintains a large urban farm-turned-community donation garden.

Benton Community School Board names Dr. James Bieschke as next Superintendent

BENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 5, 2023 9:27 pm

Benton Community School announced that they have appointed Dr. Bieschke as the next superintendent. In a statement, the school said, "Dr. Bieschke is the current associate superintendent and school business official in Benton CSD, where he is responsible for overall operations of business services, transportation, technology, food service, and buildings and grounds.

Murder trial rescheduled in the death of Jodie Bevans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 5, 2023 7:49 pm

Jodie Bevans was a veteran who had served in the  United States Air Force for more than six years. Following her military service, she became an LPN and served in the  Solon Care Center, then became the Director of Nursing at Rock Ridge Care Center in Shellsburg, and later at Cottage Grove Place.

Vinton Area Ministerial Association in need of donations

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2023 10:54 am

The Vinton Area Ministerial Association, also known as VAMA,is in need of funds for its food and gasoline voucher program.The increased need has unfortunately depleted the fund VAMAuses for these vouchers.

Benton Community and Belle Plaine FFA go to Des Moines

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
February 3, 2023 12:44 am

The Capitol was treated to a huge wave of blue-jacketed young people on Tuesday. The Future Farmers of America chapters from across the state visited Des Moines, and it’s fantastic to see so many bright futures in the FFA!  When I was an FFA member, most were guys and from a farm.