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High Speed Chase ends with crash and arrest
At approximately 8:31 PM on December 15, 2020 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office initiated a vehicle pursuit in the 3300 Block of 66th Street, Benton County IA. The initial reason for the pursuit wa... Vinton Kiwanis Club brings Christmas to Tilford Elementary
Each year the Vinton Kiwanis Club sends a special request to the North Pole and requests Santa to make a visit to some of the children in Vinton-Shellsburg School District. Usually, Santa treats ... Vinton Lions Club Presents check to Boy Scout Troop 47
The Lions Club president Robin Martin presents to the Scouts and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 47 a check for $1851 to cover the costs associated with chartering the troop for the upcoming year. Tr... VSHS Students Essay Awards Given
VFW Post 8884 & Auxiliary presented Vinton-Shellsburg High Students with their Voice of Democracy Essay Awards on Monday at the High School.The top 4 winners included a three-way tie for 2nd ... Angel Tree in need of Shoppers or Givers
Santa is in need of several elves to fulfill the needs of area children. Located at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust as well as the First Christian Church there are Angel Trees that still have several... Breakfast with Santa brings 200
The usual Christmas Breakfast with Santa looked a little bit different than it has in years past. Each year children and their families would fill the skate center for a chance to share breakfast with... Holiday Lights Punch Card Winners for Weeks 1 and 2
Congratulations Laurie Hyland!She was the 1st lucky winner for the Holiday Lights Punch Card drawing! Laurie won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! The Holiday Lights Punch card winner for Week 2 was T... 'Tis the Season to Give
"I want to tell you about something that happened to me yesterday," the message said. That always sounds intriguing if someone felt the need to call and tell me that. So I called back and said, "So te...
Winners of Flag Essay Contest Announced
The members of the George G. Luckey Post 57, of the American Legion, are proud to announce our winners of this year's Fifth Grade Flag essay contest.1st Place: Lily Ann HessonWhat the American Flag Me...
It's Christmas time in the city
In a year that's been anything but cheerful, the Christmas season is in full swing around Vinton. If you are in need of some cheering up, hop in the car and drive around town just to find all of the C...