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Area family suffers devastating house fire
Josh and Kari Burkhart of Urbana suffered a house fire on Sunday afternoon. Josh is one of the county employees that clears our roads during the winter. Kari provided daycare in their home that they s... FFA Week Announced
By Josh Wiley, Co-ReporterComing up on February 22nd through February 26th, the Vinton - Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be participating in various FFA activities throughout the week. This week is known ...
Vinton's Inductee into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame passes away at age 97
Vinton lost one of its sports heroes this week. Merle Roths an inductee into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame passed away on Monday at the Lutheran home. In 1941, Roths won the 105-pound wrestling... Let’s Re-Tree!
The Benton County Soil & Water Conservation District is once again offering trees and tree seedlings for sale. This might be your opportunity to replace windbreaks or shade trees impac...
State and District Officers visit V-S FFA Chapter
By Josh Wiley, Co-Reporter On Friday, January 22nd, Carson Brincks and Avery Hanaway visited our chapter and led the students through various leadership and knowledge activities. Carson is a state off...
Iowa Snowdrifters Save Lives
Iowa Snowdrifters, a group that operates in Benton, Johnson, and Iowa counties with a few participants from Linn county, is a social group of snowmobilers who enjoy the winter weather. Snowdrifte... Alliant Energy reminds customers to stay safe as winter storm brings bitter cold
Alliant Energy reminds customers about some common tips to help keep warm and safe during the expected below zero temperatures. The company also wants customers to know that they are prepared to keep ...
Students make the day of Vinton Lutheran Home Residents
P.E. teacher, Megan Albertsen accompanied about 20 students to the Vinton Lutheran Home on Tuesday. Making multiple trips with students, Albertsen took the groups on a walk to the snow-filled lawn at ... Benton County among Grant Winners for Historic Preservation
The State Historic Preservation Office, a bureau of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, awarded the grants through its Certified Local Government program for historic preservation, whic...
V-S provides Free Breakfast and Lunch to ALL Students including virtual learners
Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is able to provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students, this includes virtual learners.To qualify for the free meals students must be enrolled in the Vinton-Shellsburg CSD....