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

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
November 27, 2025 9:03 am

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

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2025 12:04 am

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.

Feeding Our Farmers: VS FFA Members Deliver and Prepare Meals for Area Farmers

FFA
November 25, 2025 2:39 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn October 21, 2025, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter continued a valued tradition of supporting the community by providing warm harvest meals to local farmers.

Benton County Angel Tree now ready for your help

BENTON COUNTY ANGEL TREE
November 25, 2025 2:38 pm

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.

Concerning the Grapevine...Oath of Office and wages

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 25, 2025 2:37 pm

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.

Virginia Gay Hospital Annual Tree Walk Shines with Community Support

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 25, 2025 1:43 am

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.

A Magical Tradition: Santa's Mailbox Brings Joy to Vinton Children

VINTON UNLIMITED
November 24, 2025 5:38 pm

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.

V-S FFA Sparks Leadership at IAT

FFA
November 24, 2025 3:12 pm

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

Iowan comments on rules for fetal teaching and accreditation

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 24, 2025 3:10 pm

The Iowa Board of Education is taking public feedback as it creates the rules for implementing various state education laws that were signed in 2025. One of those addresses education about fetal development.

Thank You for Supporting Eastern Iowa Honor Flight

VINTON TODAY
November 24, 2025 7:47 am

On behalf of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Supper at the Fire Station, November 20.