Two vehicle accident on Hwy 218 on Tuesday morning

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 12, 2021 12:29 pm

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.

'Tis the Season to order your Christmas Wreaths and Roping

GO V-S
October 11, 2021 11:33 am

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.

Once again Vinton Fire Department serves the community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 11, 2021 10:21 am

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 out the door most of the time keeping the department on their toes.

Vinton Fire Department gives Vinton-Shellsburg Students Fire truck rides

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 7, 2021 9:41 pm

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.

Fun at the Fire Station

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 6, 2021 5:50 pm

Every year during Fire Prevention week I get a new appreciation for our volunteer fire department. Carving out time during the day to present fire safety to our children each fire fighter takes time to teach.

Does your Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary student need winter gear?

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 6, 2021 10:52 am

Coats for Kids 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.

Vinton Fire Department visits TLC (Trinity Lutheran Church) Preschool on Tuesday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 5, 2021 9:11 pm

The Vinton Fire Department is bringing Fire Prevention week to the children in the community. Their first stop was to visit the Trinity Lutheran Church Preschoolers.

Fire Prevention Week begins and will end with Pancakes

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 4, 2021 2:41 pm

Area Fire Departments always respond when anyone in the county asks for their help. They cover a multitude of emergencies and sometimes fun events. This week, they will be busy educating kids in the area schools.

V-S Homecoming Parade 2021

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 30, 2021 10:08 pm

Thursday evening brought the Vinton Shellsburg Parade to the enjoyment of residents and especially the children. ]The Vinton-Shellsburg high school football team, lead the parade followed by the smallest football teams in the district.

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.