Vinton Legion holds Annual Memorial Day Service

VINTON TODAY
June 2, 2021 6:53 am

The Vinton Legion George G. Luckey Post held their annual Memorial Day service at the Legion location. The service began by singing the Star-Spangled Banner and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the Post recognizing each branch of the military with their branch song and the members rising as it was played.

V-S Middle School Students Receive President's Education Awards

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 2, 2021 2:54 am

The following students received the President's Award for Educational ExcellenceAddyson ChvalaIsabelle DahlstromJazmyn DodsJacob DudleyBroden FarnellA

Miller fills Christian Ed Director at Wesley United Methodist Church

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 2, 2021 1:41 am

Kaitlynn Miller, has stepped into the position of the Christian Education Director at Wesley United Methodist Church. Part of her job has been to figure out a way to be entertaining while teaching teenagers.

One Juvenile killed when struck by Stolen Car they were driving

VINTON TODAY
June 1, 2021 6:54 pm

The Linn County Sheriff's department released the following information concerning a high speed chase ending in Benton County. "On 5/31/21 at approximately 8:56 p.

V-S Boasts two schools in the top 50 in Iowa for the Kids Heart Challenge

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 1, 2021 4:49 pm

Every year, students from Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary students raise money for "Jump Rope for Heart" in an annual fundraising effort for elementary and middle school across the country.

Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Emma Wiley

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
May 28, 2021 6:15 am

Emma WileyMy name is Emma Jo Wiley. I am the daughter of Todd and Denise Wiley and sister to Drew, Isaac, and Josh Wiley. We live on a family farm in northeast Benton County.

Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Emma Arnold

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
May 28, 2021 6:15 am

Emma ArnoldMy name is Emma Arnold, daughter of David Arnold and Sara Yedlik. I live on an acreage apart of my family’s farm outside of Vinton. I am a Senior at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School and I will be graduating at the end of May.

Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Julia Schultis

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
May 28, 2021 6:14 am

Julia SchultisMy name is Julia Shutlis. I am the daughter of Robert and Kristine Shultis of Shellsburg. I have an older sister who attends Iowa State in Ames.

Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Rylee Sash

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
May 28, 2021 6:14 am

Rylee SashRylee Sash is the daughter of Kevin and MaryJo Sash and has two older sisters, Payton and Olivia Sash. She lives on a small farm outside of LaPorte City and currently attends Union High School.

Benton County Fair Queen Candidate: Annabelle Newton

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
May 28, 2021 6:14 am

Annabelle NewtonMy name is Annabelle Newton, and I am the daughter of Chad and Kim Newton, and have one sister Sophia (12). I am a sophomore at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School where I am involved in Track, Cross Country, Student Senate, and FFA.