Bierschenk of Van Horne wins multiple ribbons at Iowa State Fair

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2022 12:25 am

Fabric and Threads - Hand KnittingJean Scherr of West Des Moines claimed the Best of Show and Sweepstakes titles in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

VFW Bass Tournament yields 16 pounder

VFW POST 8884
August 17, 2022 1:28 pm

The Vinton VFW Post 8884 hosted the 2nd Annual VFW Bass Tournament at Harper’s Ferry on Sunday, 7 August 2022. Blast-Off was at 6 am in the rain with 10 boats participating.

New Things for Shellsburg City Park

SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
August 16, 2022 3:12 pm

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) obtained a grant from the Benton County Community Foundation for some upgrades to the city park. This spring a “funnel ball” game was installed behind the gazebo and a smaller version of a basket game was placed in the mulched playground area.

New Kiwanis Park Shelter named the Keith Ervin Shelter

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2022 2:09 am

Matt Boggess, Director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation, spoke to those gathered on Sunday to dedicate the new shelter at Kiwanis park. He said, "I was sitting in my office and thinking about someone who has had a long legacy serving with the Kiwanis for over 60 years, and as President of the club twice, and we decided rather than to rededicate the shelter, to rename this shelter the Keith Ervin Shelter.

Annabelle Newton Benton County Fair Queen 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 15, 2022 12:54 am

Annabelle Newton became the 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant on Saturday night. The 1st Runner Up will serve if for some reason the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen, Mary Ann Fox of Mitchell County is unable to serve.

Accident kills one injures another

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 14, 2022 11:05 pm

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Marion Schminke, 90 of Shellsburg pulled away from the stop sign heading south on 30th Ave.

E.C.H.O. and Iowa Abundant Life Ministries help those in need in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2022 4:47 pm

Victoria Fink is no stranger to serving her community. As a former pastor's wife, she has had experience finding and meeting the needs of those around her.

Belle Plaine, Iowa Student Author Wins in Bushel of Stories Contest

FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
August 11, 2022 3:07 pm

By Kelly FossTwo Iowa students — a 5th  grader from Farley and a 6th  grader from Belle Plaine — have been named the winners of the second annual Bushel of Stories agriculture writing contest.

No email on Friday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2022 12:47 pm

There will be no email on Friday. I will however, be uploading to the website sporadically over the weekend so check back.

Iowa State Fair - Attend or watch the Benton County Fair Queen at the Coronation

VINTON TODAY
August 11, 2022 12:09 pm

Benton County's 2022 Fair Queen Annabelle Newton will be competing in the annual Iowa State Fair Queen competition, held during the Iowa State Fair.