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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines

American Farm BureauCooking a Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines.

Updated: The weather outside...it's gonna be frightful...

UPDATED:8:00 a.m. Friday, 11/28/25Expect snow as soon as the leftovers from Thanksgiving are about gone...and it looks like there will be a lot of it for a first snow! Here's all of the information from Benton County Emergency Management.

Happy Thanksgiving - Back on Monday

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving already! Where has the year gone? I expect everyone to wear their loose pants, and enjoy the turkey coma following the meal on Thursday!There will be no email on Thursday or Friday.
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Benton County Angel Tree now ready for your help

What the Angel Tree is, so here’s a little bit about it!The Benton County Angel Tree Program has been serving local families for over 30 years, helping an average of 300 families each year.
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Concerning the Grapevine...Oath of Office and wages

In the Compensation Board meeting last week, Supervisor Tracy Seeman said that he had misspoken when it came to the wages set by Conservation, Assessor and the Board of Health.
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Virginia Gay Hospital Annual Tree Walk Shines with Community Support

Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation Thanks Donors and Community for 2025 Tree Walk SuccessThe Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses, organizations, individuals, and community members who made the 2025 Annual Tree Walk a festive celebration of generosity and holiday spirit.
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A Magical Tradition: Santa's Mailbox Brings Joy to Vinton Children

As the holiday season approaches, Vinton Unlimited is once again helping bring magic to life  with the cherished tradition of Santa’s Mailbox.  Set up in the heart of downtown Vinton, a bright  white mailbox with a big red and white bow invites children to drop off their letters to Santa  Claus—along with all their hopes, wishes, and holiday dreams.
Article Thumbnail. Will McKenna, Cole Birker, Jameson Demuth, Braedon Hepker, Jackson Lloyd, Bri Dulin, Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, Raine Wheeler, and Madeline Pingenot traveled to Ankeny for the IAT Conference. 

V-S FFA Sparks Leadership at IAT

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn November 8, 2025, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members participated in the annual Ignite, Amplify, and Transform (IAT) Leadership Conference.
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