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Christianson Moves on from Grader things
Back when Jimmy Carter was president a man joined the Benton County Secondary Roads Department. Larry Christianson joined the Benton County crew in June of 1978 driving one of those big rigs known as ... Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter Feeds the Farmers
By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Saturday October 9th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter gave meals to farmers at the Shellsburg Elevator. The chapter gathered in Shellsburg... Angel Tree in need of a building and taking applications for Children in need
Angel Tree is once again looking for a building to host in. It needs to be one level. If you know of a building please let LaNette or Sarah Parker know. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome at this po...
Local Greenhand Fire Up
By: Isabel Mullinex, Co-ReporterOn Monday, October 4th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA hosted their annual Local Greenhand Fire Up Event. This event is specifically for the new members of our chapter, but ... Vinton Noon Kiwanis install Officers for the 2021-2022 year
The Vinton Noon Kiwanis met at Pizza Ranch on Tuesday for their regular meeting. As part of the meeting they installed the new officers for the year. Cathy Weber of Marion and also the Lieutenant Gov... Four Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members To Receive American Degrees
By: Co-Reporter, Isabel MullinexThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter proudly announces that George Haefner, Shelby McDonald, Maddie Moen, and Isaac Wiley will be receiving their American Degrees at the N...
Two vehicle accident on Hwy 218 on Tuesday morning
A two-vehicle accident occurred on Hwy 218 south of Vinton at the intersection of 63rd St. and 24th Ave. Two pickups collided and landed in the southeast corner ditch of the intersection. There is no ... 'Tis the Season to order your Christmas Wreaths and Roping
It is time once again to place your order for your Christmas wreaths or roping to decorate your home or business for the Christmas season. The deadline to order is October 30. {{{thumbnail_Blank_ropin...
Once again Vinton Fire Department serves the community
The Vinton Fire Department held their annual breakfast wrapping up Fire Prevention week. Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage and biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee, there was a line... Vinton Fire Department gives Vinton-Shellsburg Students Fire truck rides
I'm sure many of us remember the time that we got to ride on the fire truck as a child. That was the highlight of our little lives up until that point. It was also for the Vinton-Shellburg Eleme...