Gold Coin Received in Salvation Army's Red Kettle

VINTON TODAY
December 22, 2020 6:26 pm

“Here it is! Here's the gold coin!” That was the statement made by counters Norma Frost and Julie Hansen when the Salvation Army Red Kettle money was counted Monday night, December 14th.

Two arrested in theft of truck and Trailer

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 18, 2020 8:42 pm

On 12-18-2020, at about 9:07 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle near Keystone IA. The 911 caller reported that he had observed his stolen 2013 Chev 2500 Silverado being driven by unknown persons.

FFA Fruit Sales

FFA
December 18, 2020 8:37 pm

By Co-Reporter, Annabelle NewtonOn Thursday, December 10th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter prepared their annual fruit sale products for distribution.

The Forty and Eight makes $1,000 donation to The Backpack Program

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 18, 2020 4:08 am

Two members of the La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux aka "The Forty and Eight," made a visit to Tilford Elementary to make a donation to The Backpack Program.

Post Prom/Kiwanis Fundraising Event Postponed until Spring

VINTON TODAY
December 17, 2020 9:12 pm

 The Post-Prom and Vinton Kiwanis fundraiser at John’s Qwik Stop, originally scheduled for  this Saturday  has been postponed to  next SPRING, due to weather.

High Speed Chase ends with crash and arrest

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 17, 2020 5:13 pm

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.

Vinton Kiwanis Club brings Christmas to Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2020 7:36 am

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.

Vinton Lions Club Presents check to Boy Scout Troop 47

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 16, 2020 6:24 am

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.

VSHS Students Essay Awards Given

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 15, 2020 6:39 am

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 place.

Angel Tree in need of Shoppers or Givers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 14, 2020 5:47 am

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 tags available.