BETSY L. HILMER-WOLF-RUITER

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Betsy Hilmer Wolfe Ruiter Betsy L. Hilmer-Wolf-Ruiter, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in her home surrounded by caring family and friends after a strong battle with cancer.

See you at the Pole: Prayer gathering set for 7:30 Wednesday morning at VSHS

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg students and area adults are invited to the local event that is part of the national "See You at the Pole" prayer event that takes place nationwide on Wednesday, Sept.

VSHS students receive Academic Awards

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School students recently received Acadamic Awards for their work last year. Seniors, Juniors and sophomores were recognized for their success in the classroom.

Man injured in Sept. 4 crash dies from injuries

VINTON TODAY
September 26, 2017 12:00 am

Dennis VanSlyke, 61, of Vinton, died last Thursday, Sept. 21, of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Sept. 4, just west of Vinton. The Benton County Sheriff's Office, along with North Benton Ambulance and the Vinton police and fire departments, responded to a report of an accident on 59th Street, just west of Vinton, where 5th Street becomes 59th at the end of city limits.

Upper Iowa University announces Summer 2017 Dean's List

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2017 12:00 am

Upper Iowa University announces the Dean's List for the 2017 Summer Session. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Football Update: How area teams are doing as half-way point approaches

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2017 12:00 am

Tonight (Week 5) marks the half-way point for the 2016 high school football season in Iowa. Vinton-Shellsburg is 0-4 heading into its Class 3A District 5 contest at South Tama (2-2) tonight.

VGH's Health & Wellness Fair scheduled for September 30 in Belle Plaine

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2017 12:00 am

Virginia Gay Hospital is excited to announce the plans for a Community Health & Wellness Fair scheduled on Saturday, September 30. The event will be held from 8 am to Noon at the Belle Plaine Community Center, 1309 5th Ave.

VS-Union swimmers honor seniors, win big in only home meet of season

VINTON TODAY
September 20, 2017 12:00 am

VSU swim team, from left: Amanda Cardenas, Clarissa Carolan, Lizzie Moore, Kaitlyn, Natalie Tecklenburg, Geordyn Webster, Emily Levis, and Arabella Shepard.

Betterton, patients donate to Kameron Roberts family

VINTON TODAY
September 19, 2017 12:00 am

The family of Kameron Roberts continues to feel the support of the local community, as Kameron fights cancer. The latest donation came from Betterton Chiropractic and its patients.

One dead, two injured in semi-garbage truck accident on Highway 150

VINTON TODAY
September 19, 2017 12:00 am

Witnesses say three men riding in the cab of this garbage truck went to the hospital by ambulance Tuesday morning. One of the three has died. One man died and two others were injured in a Tuesday morning accident involving a garbage truck and semi on Highway 150, at the intersection of 24th Avenue Drive, four miles north of Vinton.