Gualtier becomes member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 19, 2022 4:55 pm

John Gualtier a recipient of the Purple Heart in 2020, received his Life Member Certificate of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.  The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.

Veteran of the Month Program to begin in 2023

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
December 19, 2022 3:28 pm

Please take a moment to show your appreciation to a favorite Veteran (or two, or three) in your life by nominating them for our new VETERAN OF THE MONTH!! I’m ecstatic to get this new Benton County VA program up and running for 2023! A monthly winner will be selected at random from the nomination forms received.

Holiday with a Cop spreads Joy to area Children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 18, 2022 9:53 pm

The Vinton Police Department with the help of the Vinton community were able to bring Christmas cheer to 85 local children. Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community Schools teachers chose the children who would participate in the program this year.

Vinton-Shellsburg van involved in Cedar Rapids Accident

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 16, 2022 12:44 pm

Two were injured in a crash that involved a vehicle belonging to Vinton-Shellsburg Schools on Thursday morning.The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that there were no children in the van when it happened, but both drivers were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Vinton Leaders consider ideas for the City

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 16, 2022 12:39 pm

Monday night the city council, and department heads of the library, water and sewer, streets, parks and rec, and safety all met to make suggestions for the direction Vinton should be taking.

Local Pastor Prepares for Serving as a Salvation Army Chaplain

SALVATION ARMY
December 15, 2022 11:48 pm

A heartfelt passion to serve others. Many people might lay claim to that phrase. But for Pastor Brian Reeves, it set him on a path to further his skills as a pastor and chaplain.

Benton Community FFA Members Earn Degree Advancements

BENTON COMMUNITY FFA
December 15, 2022 4:19 pm

Breck Coffland, ReporterOn November 20, the Benton Community FFA Chapter held their annual Degree Ceremonies and Family Night. This night is to recognize members earning their degrees through the National FFA Organization, and give thanks to the families of FFA members.

Shellsburg Man Claims Big Prize In ‘The Perfect Gift' Game

IALOTTERY
December 14, 2022 5:53 pm

A Benton County man said he verified his win several times before he finally believed that he had won a $10,000 lottery prize. “I scanned it three more times, then I went back into the gas station just to make sure,” Louis Janecek II said on Tuesday as he claimed his prize at the Iowa Lottery’s Cedar Rapids regional office.

VS National Honor Society holds food drive

VINTON TODAY
December 14, 2022 3:31 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg National Honor Society is holding a food drive from December 14th through the 21st. Food is a human right There will be boxes in Lagrange's, Ehlinger's and the Vinton Public Library as well as a bin at the home basketball games for spectators to bring cans in for donations there as well! Please bring nonperishable foods in cans and jars.

HOLIDAY DONATIONS DOWN NEARLY 30%

VINTON TODAY
December 14, 2022 12:59 pm

Santa Claus made a stop at the local Fareway this week to help raise money for the Salvation Army. He encourages those who can to make a donation to help those in need.