News

Pettengill Welcomes Belle Plaine FFA Members

This week Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R- Mount Auburn) met with members of the Belle Plaine FFA Chapter. The group was visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators as a part of the Iowa FFA Legislative Sym...

Pettengill Welcomes Benton Community FFA Members

This week Rep. Dawn Pettengill (R-Mount Auburn) met with members of the Benton Community FFA Chapter. The group was visiting the Capitol to talk with legislators as a part of the Iowa FFA Legislative ...

Chattery Chinchillas First Lego League team announces pop top drive

By Chattery Chinchilla members Brylee, Lizzie, Ashlie, Alyssa, and Annabelle Hello, and thank you for reading this! We are on a mission to help the families at the Ronald McDonald House! To help th...

A request for help, or two...

My left knee will give way to a man-made one on Thursday; we hope our readers will share even more news items and stories over the next few weeks! Life is ridiculously unfair. (Editor's Note: W...

Vinton man discovers 130-year-old piece of advertising history

As Rick Lazenby remodeled his Vinton home, which was originally built in 1880, he discovered within the walls, a unique piece of advertising and American history: A palm-sized rectangular printing blo...

Emma's Mom: Let daughter's death be life-changing in every positive way

"I rebuked you," wrote a wise man. "And though my words made you grieve, your sorrow inspired in you a life of diligence, energy, zeal and carefulness." Perhaps nothing better...

Primary care survey by Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics ends Wednesday

The Primary Care Survey being conducted by Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics for Benton County will end this coming Wedensday, February 1st. If you haven't participated please do so by clicking here. ...

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District Foundation seeks donations to defray costs to benefit students

Students from Vinton-Shellsburg high school's American Humanities class will be visiting the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum in Waterloo. They will be accompanied by four local veterans of...

Pink night tradition continues; Vikettes honor breast cancer survivors

Coach Ryan Davis and speaks to the JV team during their Pink Night contest vs. Independence. Coach Ryan Davis and speaks to the JV team during their Pink Night contest vs. Independence. The Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team started more than a tradition seven years ago with its firs...

Vinton Shellsburg Community School District to resume bus routes

Vinton Shellsburg Community School District- Friday, Jan 27 busses will run the regular routes on gravel roads. Thank you for your patience as we've had to make adjustments with road conditions....