LSI receives $5,000 from BCCF to support early childhood education

BENTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
July 28, 2021 8:07 pm

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) was recently awarded $5,000 from the Benton County Community Foundation to support Healthy Families America programming in Benton County.

It's the Sweetest time of the year

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 28, 2021 1:25 am

Brady Smith is enjoying one of the many ears of corn that are available throughout the county during sweetcorn season. This ear was just one of the food treats enjoyed at the Garrison Farmers Market on Monday night.

VPRD WELCOMES NEW RECREATION COORDINATOR

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 24, 2021 1:58 am

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department welcomed a new staff member (although not new to many in town), Kristie Boyle as the departments first ever Recreation Coordinator.

6 Things Parents Need to Know Before Helping with Education Loans

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2021 1:46 am

By JIM SCHIPPER Iowa Student Loan Board MemberMany traditional students who use private education loans need cosigners to qualify or to receive better rates.

VS FFA Members Take On Lost Island

FFA
July 22, 2021 4:17 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Isabel Mullinex The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter always strives to stay active during the summer and get members excited for the upcoming year.

Major Success of the 2021 Benton County Fair

FFA
July 21, 2021 3:34 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke From June 23 rd to June 27th Benton County held its annual fair in Vinton. Every year the Vinton-Shellsburg, La Porte-Dysart, and Benton Community FFA chapters hold different activities for fair-goers in the FFA Barn.

Phone updates at the County may cause a brief interruption

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 21, 2021 1:32 am

The Benton County phone system will be getting an upgrade during the week of August 9th at the Courthouse, Secondary Roads, Social Services, and in the Veterans Affairs Department.

Van Horne Family Medical Clinic Recognized for Community Service

VINTON LIONS CLUB
July 19, 2021 6:09 pm

Van Horne Family Medical Clinic was honored by Van Horne Lions Club with a Warren Coleman award. The award is given for service to the community. Rita Taylor-Stewart along with her staff were commended for their community response to the pandemic and for exceptional care over the years.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter provided Petting Zoo at Party in the Park

FFA
July 19, 2021 2:14 am

By: Co-Reporter, Isabel MullinexDuring the annual Party in the Park, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter provided a petting zoo and pony rides for kids. The petting zoo was on Saturday, June 18th and members brought in their animals and [st] pens out.

Injured Eagle found north of Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 16, 2021 3:59 pm

Just north of town on the Gary and Jill Marlow property, a young eagle was found unable to fly. The Marlows called Pat Jorgensen of the Department of Natural Resources to come to the property to rescue the bird.