Keeping Safety First in Benton County

FFA
September 30, 2021 3:23 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On Saturday, September 25th members of the Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton, and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters assisted with the Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Top 5 Homecoming Candidates Announced

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 29, 2021 7:26 pm

The top five nominees for the 2021 Homecoming Court are:King: Kale Schulte, Logan Zearley, Caleb Janko, and Alontae Wilson Not pictured, Gunnar Moen.Q

Vinton Kiwanis Club Presents Check to Support V-S Backpack Program

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB
September 28, 2021 9:30 pm

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton presented a check of $1,100 to the Vinton Shellsburg Community School Backpack Program at Tuesday's meeting.The money was raised through the Kiwanis Club Boomtown 5K/ 1 mile run-walk event.

Arsonists set Hay Bales on Fire

VINTON TODAY
September 28, 2021 3:58 pm

On Tuesday, September 28th at approximately 7:06 am. the Benton County Sheriff's Office and Van Horne Fire Department responded to a report of round hay bales on fire at a farm south east of Van Horne.

Top 10 Homecoming Candidates Announced at V-S

JEFF HOLMES
September 28, 2021 10:18 am

Vinton-Shellsburg's Top 10 Queen and King candidates were announced this afternoon!Front row (L-R) Queen Candidates: Emma McDaniel,Grace Sutton, Zena Aragon, Jozee White, Carly Bendull, Hannah Crane, Addy Maynard, Abby Bartz and Kate Hyland Absent for picture: Morgan Lang.

BENTON COUNTY SAFETY DAY CAMP TEACHES FARM SAFETY TO 3RD - 6TH GRADES

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 27, 2021 2:45 pm

The Benton County Extension presented a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Camp to help children learn how to prevent injuries. With the highest rate of farm injuries occurring in children ages 5 - 14, the event addresses issues relevant to farm environments.

Homecoming week began on Sunday with Seniors whitewashing the parking lot

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 27, 2021 11:25 am

For decades, Vinton and later Vinton-Shellsburg students celebrated homecoming by painting streets near the high school. The tradition continues but is now carried on in the high school parking lot each year.

2021 Homecoming Activities Schedule

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 27, 2021 10:37 am

The 2021 Homecoming Week for Vinton-Shellsburg High School is from September 26th through October 2nd. The activities scheduled for the week will be as follows:Monday, September 27th: 2:50 PM - Announcement of Top 10 Candidates for Homecoming Court;students and staff in the auditorium3:05 PM - Sr.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #39 included several Local Veterans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 24, 2021 12:25 pm

Several area veterans were able to take part in the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight #39 this week. Some shared their photos and a bit about their trip. Darrell Williams, a Vietnam Veteran said, "I had not flown since I came home from Vietnam which has been 52 years.

Coats for Kids - Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary seeking donations

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 23, 2021 7:56 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary Schools are seeking donations of new or gently used and clean winter coats and snow pants. Your donation will help provide a coat and/or snow pants for a student who may not be able to purchase these on their own.