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EDWARDS PLUMBING & HEATING AWARDS FIRST “ATHLETE OF THE MONTH” WINNERS

Kay Fett & CJ Rickels first Athlete of the Month Award Winners In between Thursday's basketball games, the first two Vinton-Shellsburg student-athletes to receive the new Edwards Plumbing Athlete of the Month Award accepted their plaques from Nate and Leah...

The Grinch and Santa Meet at Shellsburg Elementary

Friday started out like any other day this past month...check the schedule to see where Santa will be visiting. I have to admit, I figured we'd see another meet and greet with Santa. Shel...

ANOTHER GOLD COIN FOR THE RED KETTLE; DONATION IS WORTH A LITTLE MORE THAN $1,20

Most people who stop by the Salvation Army Red Kettle at local stores, including Fareway, leave a few coins or maybe some dollar bills. Those little donations from countless people add up to thousand...

Code 2, 10-40 Theisen's, All officers 10-8

If you drove past Theisen's last night and noticed the 5 police cars in the parking lot, and then stepped inside to see all the uniforms, you might think there was something bad happening. ...

Fifth Annual VGH Home Health “Angel Tree” receives tremendous community support

Krystal Bervid and Nora Vaupel are ready to distribute Angel Tree gifts to VGH Health Clients The Virginia Gay Hospital Home Health Agency thanks the community for their continued support of the annual Angel Tree for home health patients in Benton County. For the fifth consecutive year, VGH...

Tilford Elementary Recognized by the Iowa Department of Education

Tilford Elementary was recognized again today for their outstanding work to become one of the Blue Ribbon Schools.   As part of the recognizion, The Iowa Department of Education Director...

She's making her list, checking it twice making sure everyone is covered

The Benton County Angel Tree has been a staple in the community around Christmas time, and this year is no different.  Lanette Parker, who heads up the effort, plans to help more than 300 fami...

Santa brings Christmas Cheer to Children in Vinton

The Vinton Kiwanis club hosted Santa and more of his friends this week at the Vinton Pizza Ranch restaurant. The smiles for Santa when he came in the room, were as wide as they could be. One...

Winter Extravaganza! Choir students share holiday songs

From "Jingle Bell Rock" to songs about the weather to the spiritual meaning of Christmas, the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School and High School choir students performed several songs during M...

4th Week Winner of Holiday Lights Promotion drawn; punch card program ends Chris

Congratulations to Valerie Close, our week 4 winner in the ‘holiday lights’ promotion! Valerie has won Vinton Value Dollars! The ‘Holiday Lights’ punch card program offici...