Vinton Lutheran Home Receives Halloween Visitors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 30, 2020 2:59 am

Thursday morning and into the early afternoon, students from Tilford Elementary went for a short walk to the Vinton Lutheran Home. Dressed in their Halloween costumes, the students made their way to the center to brighten the day of the residents.

BCEM addresses area Kiwanis Club

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2020 7:03 am

At Tuesday's Kiwanis Club meeting, Scott Hansen of Benton County Emergency Management spoke to the club concerning his role and how the closing of the Duane Arnold Energy Center will affect the budget.

Legion holds Flag disposal Ceremony

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 29, 2020 2:21 am

Legion members and Scouts honored worn flags with a solemn retirement ceremony on Wednesday night.Since 1937, the American Legion has helped honor worn American flags with a solemn disposal-by-burning ceremony.

Attention Golfers: The 19th hole has been located!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2020 5:04 am

Have you heard the stories about finding things stashed in the walls of a house only to be found during the remodeling by a new owner? Or owners removing the wallpaper to discover signatures or the date of the installation of the old paper? One area family had heard stories about how the previous owner of their house liked to play golf, in the house.

City receives second Development Proposal for IBSSS

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 28, 2020 4:51 am

Kord Sellers of BWT LLC has submitted a second proposal to the City of Vinton for its consideration.  According to Sellers the City has a notice posted at City Hall asking for competing proposals.

Trump Train brings 95 vehicles at the Start Line

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 27, 2020 6:23 am

Saturday afternoon found the town of Van Horne buzzing with several pickups decked out in Trump flags of every kind. While pickups were in the majority, there were also sports cars, minivans, suvs and sedans.

School District adds COVID-19 Dashboard to Website

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 27, 2020 2:24 am

To keep students, staff, parents, and the entire community aware of how COVID-19 is impacting our district, we have implemented a COVID-19 dashboard to deliver vital information while protecting the privacy of those affected.

Vinton Lions Club presents check to Vinton Parks and Recreation

VINTON LIONS CLUB
October 26, 2020 9:12 pm

The Vinton Lions Club recently presented a $500 donation to the VPRD.The money was raised by the Lions Club Food Trailer during this years Farmer’s Market.

5 Union High School Musicians honored at Iowa All-State Auditions

UNION COMMUNITY SCHOOL
October 26, 2020 3:06 pm

L to R in pictureSeated-Matthew CarlsonSarah Michael, Sunshine Gray, Tyson Fleshner, missing Gabriel JesseCongratulations go out to the Union High School Vocal Music department on their outstanding showing at All-State auditions on Saturday October 24th.

AmeriCorps in 2020: An unpredictable year with unprecedented results

BETTER TOMORROWS ECI
October 26, 2020 2:13 pm

 AmeriCorps Partnership for Protecting Children (APPC) is a small AmeriCorps program that many have not heard of. In Iowa, about a dozen APPC members work with local Community Partnership for Protecting Children boards throughout the state, including Flourishing Families of Benton and Iowa Counties.