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FFA’s Got Talent: VS FFA hosts a Talent Show
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Thursday May 22nd, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA hosted their 1st FFA Talent Show to highlight the many talents of FFA members. There were 16 different acts with 18 members partic... Benton Co. Pork Producers provide opportunity for some to show a pig at the Fair
Benton County Fairboard & Benton County Pork Producers introduce individuals with disabilities to animal agriculture with Bacon Buddies® programThe Benton County Pork Producers are working to giv... Asking once again....
Dear Vinton Today Readers,Rarely will you find me with a trembling chin and tears in my eyes...at the post office. But that's where I was this week. I had made my trip to the post office and was amaze...
4th St. Diner asks and the Community Delivers
A week ago, Vinton Today had an S.O.S. call come in from the 4th St. Diner. The Diner is where our senior citizens meet for a noontime meal and some fellowship, or if needed the Diner provides meals t... Memorial Day Services in Mt. Auburn brings a crowd to remember
Even though Mt. Auburn doesn't have a Legion Post in town any longer, that didn't dampen desire of the residents of the small town to remember the fallen. The Gingrich family accepted the challenge to... Have you met Libby?
Fish order forms due by May 30th
We would like to remind you that fish order forms are due to Benton Soil & Water Conservation District by the end of business day on May 30thIf you are considering fish for your pond this spring d...
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Members Showcase Skills at District Ag Mechanics Event
By: Co-Reporter, Sophia NewtonOn Wednesday, April 23, 2025, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter demonstrated their technical skills at the Northeast District Agricultural Mechanics Career Dev... Area Memorial Day Services held across the County
On Monday, the local American Legion Post held a Memorial Day Service meeting at the Cedar River bridge. Fritz and Sue Noren lowered a wreath into the river in remembrance of Veterans that were lost. ... Vinton's Downtown made more beautiful with Flowers
The Cottage Garden Society along with help from the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department came up with a plan to make downtown Vinton bloom. Planters were added to the light poles in the downtown are...