Crash on Highway 30 takes life of Benton County resident

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2018 8:20 pm

A semi vs. car crash took the life of an area resident on Friday evening. A reported vehicle-semi collision happened at about 10:30 p.m. on Highway 30 east of Tama which resulted in the roadway being closed.

Area Students begin the holiday festivities by hanging the Greenery

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2018 8:16 pm

It's always fun to see the town begin to get ready for Christmas, (I know we haven't had Thanksgiving yet) and part of that is the annual hanging the greenery Area Vinton-Shellsburg students decorated local businesses greenery on Saturday, preparing the city for its first Christmas events of the season.

Santa Paws is coming to town

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 10, 2018 3:49 pm

Santa Paws will be coming to Friends of the Shelter during holiday open house on November 18th from 12-4 p.m. This your opportunity to bring your pet and have your annual picture taken with Santa Paws! The cost is $5.

Reade reads: The story of the sentences Heard heard about his sentence

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2018 3:49 pm

Editor's Note: The two main characters in this true story are David Tachay Heard (also known as Kill Bro Heard, Kill Bro, or Tashey) and Senior U.

What is your legacy? Vinton's includes Basketball, fire recovery and Kersten's

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2018 3:15 pm

By Melody Snow, Benton County Historical Society As part of the Benton County Historical Society, I write a lot about history and the role it’s played in our lives, but the fact is, even as I write this - - it’s history.

Benton County fails to see a Blue Wave in Voters

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2018 3:06 pm

Benton County voters for the most part, chose to vote Republican. (To see the unofficial results for the county, click here ) Some of the time the state agreed with us and a few times they didn't.

STEM class offered for girls 6-8th Grade at the University of Iowa Carver Colleg

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2018 3:06 pm

Calling all 6-8th grade girls and their parents! Girls: Now's a great time to discover STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Open Enrollment Period to Purchase Individual Health Insurance Begins

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2018 3:06 pm

Residents of Vinton looking to secure individual health insurance for 2019 need to act fast. November 1 marked the beginning of the 2019 Individual Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which is the only time when individuals under the age of 65 can enroll in health insurance coverage for themselves and families without a qualifying event.

14th Annual Tour De Lights

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2018 3:06 pm

The 14th Annual Tour De Lights, the Vinton-Shellsburg track and cross country 5K fund-raiser, will take place on Sunday, Dec. 2. The event begins at the Vinton fire station at 5 p.

Wanna Build a Snowman? Avery Kakac can help with that!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2018 2:52 pm

Twinkles, a twine snowman that was the original creation of Mandy Kakac, But sometimes the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Mandy and her mom, Lori Smith, have created several items in the past to donate for the annual Tree Walk, and Avery has watched intently.