Area family suffers devastating house fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 10, 2021 6:16 am

Josh and Kari Burkhart of Urbana suffered a house fire on Sunday afternoon. Josh is one of the county employees that clears our roads during the winter.

FFA Week Announced

FFA
February 10, 2021 5:49 am

By Josh Wiley, Co-ReporterComing up on February 22nd through February 26th, the Vinton - Shellsburg FFA Chapter will be participating in various FFA activities throughout the week.

Vinton's Inductee into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame passes away at age 97

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 10, 2021 4:35 am

Vinton lost one of its sports heroes this week. Merle Roths an inductee into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame passed away on Monday at the Lutheran home.

Let's Re-Tree!

BENTON SWCD
February 9, 2021 2:33 am

 The Benton County Soil & Water Conservation District is once again offering trees and tree seedlings for sale.  This might be your opportunity to replace windbreaks or shade trees impacted by last August’s Derecho or to establish new windbreaks, shade trees, or wildlife habitat.

State and District Officers visit V-S FFA Chapter

FFA
February 9, 2021 2:17 am

By Josh Wiley, Co-Reporter On Friday, January 22nd, Carson Brincks and Avery Hanaway visited our chapter and led the students through various leadership and knowledge activities.

Iowa Snowdrifters Save Lives

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 5, 2021 10:17 pm

Iowa Snowdrifters, a group that operates in Benton, Johnson, and Iowa counties with a few participants from Linn county, is a social group of snowmobilers who enjoy the winter weather.

Alliant Energy reminds customers to stay safe as winter storm brings bitter cold

VINTON TODAY
February 5, 2021 4:01 pm

Alliant Energy reminds customers about some common tips to help keep warm and safe during the expected below zero temperatures. The company also wants customers to know that they are prepared to keep the lights on and gas flowing during the upcoming bitter cold days.

Students make the day of Vinton Lutheran Home Residents

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 4, 2021 7:41 am

P.E. teacher, Megan Albertsen accompanied about 20 students to the Vinton Lutheran Home on Tuesday. Making multiple trips with students, Albertsen took the groups on a walk to the snow-filled lawn at the Lutheran Home campus and the children built several creations for the residents to enjoy.

Benton County among Grant Winners for Historic Preservation

STATE OF IOWA
February 2, 2021 4:53 pm

The State Historic Preservation Office, a bureau of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, awarded the grants through its Certified Local Government program for historic preservation, which encourages governmental partnerships, provides training and technical assistance, and supports preservation of historic resources at the local level.

V-S provides Free Breakfast and Lunch to ALL Students including virtual learners

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 29, 2021 5:19 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD is able to provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students, this includes virtual learners.To qualify for the free meals students must be enrolled in the Vinton-Shellsburg CSD.