Vinton Public Library adds a New App

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 7, 2022 12:52 pm

The Vinton Public Library has added a new app to its technologyLibrista is a free app available to our patrons that lets you view a list of materials you currently have checked out, renew items, reserve items, create lists, and more! Simply download the app, select Vinton Public Library, and log in with your 4-digit library card number.

Member of the Month (September 2022)

FFA
October 6, 2022 12:42 pm

Member of the Month: Rachel RollingerAs a Junior, Rachel has participated in Parliamentary Procedure, Conduct of Meetings, Floriculture, Food Science, and served as Officer at Large.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
October 6, 2022 12:42 pm

Flight #45 to include 90 veteransOn Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #45. The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.

VS FFA Attends Agronomy 411

VINTON TODAY
October 5, 2022 11:47 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace SchminkeOn Wednesday, September 14th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter attended the FS Agronomy 411 event at the FS building in Vinton.

Tacoa Talley request for Change of Venue Denied

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 5, 2022 11:35 pm

The attorney representing Tacoa Talley in the First Degree Murder charge of the Jodie Bevans, requested a change of venue on Monday. In the case of the State of Iowa vs.

Vinton Kiwanis Present Check to Backpack Program

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB
October 5, 2022 10:42 am

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton presented a $1000 check to the Vinton Shellsburg School District Backpack Program.The Backpack Program provides nutritious weekend meals to students in need in the school district.

V-S FFA Educates area Children about Agriculture Safety

FFA
October 4, 2022 1:48 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Saturday, September 24, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter worked with the Benton Community and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters to educate kids throughout Benton County on several different safety aspects.

Rita Moore completes her 100th quilt for Quilts of Valor

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 3, 2022 1:26 pm

Rita Moore has found what some might call a ministry. Using her ability to sew has turned into a way to help others on their way to healing. It might just be a small way to help on that journey for so many, but it might also be the key.

Bevans Trial rescheduled to a later date

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2022 1:49 pm

A trial in the case of a Benton County woman's death has been postponed. Samantha Bevans' defense has requested a delay for the beginning of the trial.

Third-Parties Charging for Military Records

LEXA SPEIDEL, BENTON COUNTY RECORDER
October 1, 2022 1:22 pm

Benton County, Iowa - The Iowa County Recorders Association wants to make all veterans aware that recording or requesting military records is always free of charge for a veteran.