City to Discuss 4th Ward Vacancy at Thursday's Council Meeting

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 28, 2021 3:46 pm

With the passing of the 4th Ward Councilman, Nathan Hesson, the City Council will discuss the options for filling his seat on the council at this week's City Council meeting.

Snow Angels

VINTON TODAY
January 26, 2021 8:30 pm

SNOW ANGELS are not the kind we make by falling on our backs and swinging our legs and arms (although these are the most fun), but the ones that live in your neighborhood and love to blow and blade snow off of your drive and sidewalks.

Total Balance holds Fundraiser for Hesson Family

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 26, 2021 5:35 pm

Total Balance in Vinton, will be holding a fundraiser to show their support and love for the family of Nathan Hesson. You are invited to Join the Challenge.

Benton County Food Pantry to be closed on Tuesday, January 26

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 25, 2021 11:12 pm

The Benton County Food Pantry, located at the Benton County Access Center, will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26. The doors will open on Thursday at the regular time from  10:00 a.

FFA Holds Holiday Party

FFA
January 23, 2021 7:22 pm

By Josh Wiley, V-S FFA Co - ReporterThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual holiday party on Friday, January 15th at the high school. The party consisted of an afternoon full of playing games, conversing among each other, and eating pizza together.

Benton County COVID 19 Numbers for 1/21/21

VINTON TODAY
January 21, 2021 5:07 pm

Region 6: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Howard, Jones, Linn, and Winneshiek.11/5 11/10 12/10 1/21/21804-1073-1835-2,103    Positive cases since March, Benton Co.

Cancer requires more tutoring, with Meyer continuing to Teaching Cancer a lesson

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 20, 2021 5:43 pm

Click to view a previous story about Carly's battle.October 30th brought a second challenge to Vinton-Shellsburg Kindergarten teacher, Carly Meyer. After battling her first round of leukemia, she suffered another relapse with a second diagnosis of leukemia.

The sky makes the perfect backdrop

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 15, 2021 4:59 pm

While the snow makes everything outside look clean and beautiful, there is nothing like a gorgeous sunrise or sunset. A few weeks ago Drew Sallee captured this breathtaking photo of the water tower at the Kiwanis Park.

POST PROM DETERMINED TO GIVE OUR SENIORS A MEMORABLE PROM

TRESSA WALTON
January 15, 2021 4:36 pm

 It has definitely been a year of challenges for many.  This year’s Post Prom fundraising efforts are not an exception!  The Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom Committee is determined to offer the V-S Class of 2021 as ‘normal’ of a prom as they can.

Funds Available for Families and Farmers Impacted by August 10th Derecho

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
January 14, 2021 4:12 pm

Benton County families impacted by the disaster who still have unmet needs are encouraged to apply to the Benton County Disaster Recovery Coalition for assistance.