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.

Area Families Compete and Win at Cattle Congress

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2022 1:22 pm

At least three area women competed in the Cattle Congress art competition and came home with ribbons. Cattle Congress is another fair held in the Cedar Valley out of Waterloo each year.

Local Scouts to deliver Scouting for Food bags on Saturday

VINTON TODAY
September 29, 2022 11:30 pm

The Scouts will be out this coming Saturday to put Scouting for Food bags on doors.  They will be out starting at 9 am.Bag pick up will be on October 8th starting at 9 am.

Members of the Vinton FFA Chapter Learn About the Utter Importance of Dairy!

FFA
September 29, 2022 3:10 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Alana FlemingOn Thursday, September 15th, members from the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter went to the Tri-State Dairy contest in Calmar to test their knowledge about different dairy aspects.