Local FFA Chapters Visit the State Capitol

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, TOM GERHOLD
February 15, 2019 9:43 am

  This week, Rep. Tom Gerhold (R-Atkins) welcomed members of the Benton Community, Vinton Shellsburg, and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters to the Iowa House of Representatives.

Americorp Adds New Members to the Vinton Campus

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 15, 2019 9:27 am

Americorp and Vinton welcomed a new class of almost 200 members who arrived this week at the former Braille School/Americorp Campus. A large group arrived from the airport of about 80 and were processed at the school gym in the afternoon on Wednesday.

VMEU Votes to Begin Construction of Broadband Project

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 13, 2019 8:21 am

In the midst of whiteout conditions, close to 40 people made it to the Vinton City Hall to show their support of the Broadband Project. Ironically, the use of electronic devices assisted in all of the board being able to "attend" the meeting.

Vinton Shellsburg Community School District Closed Today 2/13/19

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 12, 2019 5:09 pm

Due to road conditions, there will be no school on Wednesday, February 13th. 

Sheriff's Office travel advisory for all of Benton County

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
February 12, 2019 5:07 pm

Travel in Benton County is not advised, Highway 218 from Vinton to Highway 30 is closed, Highway 218 from La Porte City to Vinton, also numerous large snow drifts on most hard surface roads, travel is strongly discouraged throughout the entire county.

100th Day of School Celebration at Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2019 7:03 pm

Every year Tilford celebrates the 100th day of school with the children and teachers dressing up as 100 year olds.This year they students might be a bit off for their hundredth day thanks to the winter weather, but it doesn't lessen the fun.

V-S Announces No School on Tuesday February 12

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 11, 2019 5:05 pm

Vinton Shellsburg has announced that due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, February 11, 2019.

Father Daughter Dance Making Memories

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 10, 2019 9:41 pm

The Annual Father Daughter Dance at the Vinton Skate Center was held on Saturday evening.  Little girls dressed up in their ruffles and bows with dads in their dress shirts and ties were a sight to warm the heart.

Vinton's Downtown still recovering a Year after 2018 Fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 8, 2019 7:31 am

February 8th, 2018 was a day that I remember holding my breath as we followed what was happening in our downtown.At about 7:30 that night a fire could be seen at the Michael and Dowd building, which looked like it might be small enough to contain.

Catman Caught: Cat Torture Case suspect Arrested

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 7, 2019 11:22 am

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of Animal Torture, regarding allegations of torture to a cat. An investigation has been opened and is ongoing into these allegations.