VPRD Begins Mapping plans for Walking/Running Trail

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 8, 2019 11:31 am

Matt Boggess, director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department, presented a possible trail master plan for Vinton. The discussion concerning building a walking/running trail through Vinton began almost 10 years ago.

VSHS Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students

VINTON SHELLSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
March 6, 2019 3:14 pm

For the second consecutive year, Vinton-Shellsburg High School (VSHS) is one of just four high schools in Iowa to be named a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School.

Court orders property to be cleaned up on A Ave.

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2019 9:45 am

A ruling from the Iowa District Court on a nuisance case in Vinton, and the appeal has been denied. The case involves a home located at 615 A Ave. in Vinton under the names of Timothy and Jane Osborn.

What is Your Favorite Season?

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
March 4, 2019 10:45 pm

By Aaron Askelson, Naturalist I certainly have a hard time picking my favorite season. In Iowa there are so many unique things about each season that it is hard to pick just one.

Kids go Cray Cray for Crayfish at the Benton County Nature Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 4, 2019 11:59 am

If you have children at home during the day, the Benton County Conservation Nature Center is the place to visit.The Nature Center offers various events throughout the year for little children to enjoy.

Area Kiwanis Club raises funds during the annual Pancake Breakfast

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2019 3:48 pm

Saturday the Vinton Kiwanis Club held their annual pancake breakfast. Breakfast included pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. People of all ages enjoyed the pancakes and the chance to catch up with friends and neighbors.

Vinton Shellsburg Jazz Band Attends NEIBA Jazz Festival

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2019 3:48 pm

If you're a music lover, you would not have been disappointed if you attended the NEIBA Jazz Festival. The Vinton-Shellsburg Jazz band performed today at the Independence High School along with many other schools.

Venega and Assem arrest following Stolen Vehicle recovered

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
March 1, 2019 8:24 pm

On 3-1-19, at about 4:45 PM, Benton County Deputies made a felony car stop on Pearl St in Shellsburg IA with a reported stolen vehicle.A silver 2005 Chevrolet Impala, reported stolen in Cedar Rapids IA on 3-1-19, had been spotted by its owner and followed to Shellsburg where Deputies located it.

Plans for Hannen Lake Park

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
February 28, 2019 7:48 pm

 By Collin Strickland, Park RangerThroughout my first full year as Park Ranger at Hannen, I have put a lot of thought into planning future projects for the park.

Community Asked to be Part of Annual Graduation Celebrations

ERIN MONAGHAN
February 28, 2019 7:48 pm

Plans are underway for the annual initiative to recognize area students who have beaten the odds to succeed by graduating from high school while living in foster care, living on their own, who are homeless, or who may not otherwise be able to celebrate their accomplishments.