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Notice to BiddersPurpose:Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA). The Owner of this project is Benton County managed by the Benton County Conservation Board (5718 20th Ave Drive, Vinton, IA 52349).Project information/Scope:II. Project Description1.

The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th  July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:30Shellsburg Elementary: Monday through Friday Breakfast 8:00-8:30 Lunch 11:30-12:15Garrison Public Library: Monday through Thursday Lunch 11:30-12:15Lunch TransportationPick-up Locations & Time Frame: Park Apartments - 11:35 Vinton Public Library - 11:40 Riverside Park - 11:50Drop-off Locations & Time Frame: Vinton Pool - 12:50 Vinton Public Library - 12:55 Riverside Park - 1:00The meals are FREE to all kids up to 18 years old.

Note: Photo captions are at the end of the article.---Nineteen members of the Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group had a highly successful weekend participating in the 2025 Iowa 4-H Livestock Triathlon in Ames. Held on the campus of Iowa State University, the Triathlon was a two-day event featuring competitions in Livestock Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, and Judging.

County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa.“We are deeply grateful to the Iowa Pork Producers and the 47 county pork organization participating in Pork in the Pantry for the remarkable donations distributed to food pantries and food banks across Iowa," said Linda Gorkow, executive director of the Iowa Food Bank Association.

The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton.  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District    Operation Backpack   Nathan’s Miles Foundation        Purchase items for glow run  Vinton Shellsburg Community School District  Sundown Mountain Ski Resort Day for 5th graders Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa      Program supplies  Virgina Gay Hospital           iPads dedicated to nursing leadership staff Vinton Shellsburg Post Prom            Entertainment for Post Prom  Vinton Public Library          Purchase daisy petal drum and cattail chime for butterfly garden Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     4th grade field trip Vinton Baseball Softball Corporation       Field Marking supplies, hose reels and batting cage net  Vinton Unlimited – Boom-Fest      Entertainment for Boom-fest Arts & Crafts Festival Vinton Shellsburg Community School District     Kindergarten field trip American Legion George G.

The City of Vinton is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Director.This management-level role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the planning, organization, and direction of the city’s parks and recreation programs. The Director will be responsible for preparing the department’s annual budget, managing both full-time and part-time staff, and working collaboratively with boards and commissions.

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 participating. “It was really enjoyable to see everyone show off their unique talents and have fun while doing it,” said Leif Allen. Sophia Newton and Will McKenna placed 1st with stand up comedy, Braedon Hepker placed 2nd with impressions, and Leif Allen placed 3rd with a singing act.

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 give local individuals with disabilities the opportunity to show a pig at the Benton County Fair. The Bacon Buddies® program, developed by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), helps those Special Olympians experience acceptance by working with 4-H and FFA mentors.

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 amazed by the number of letters filling my box. Thank you to all of you who mailed in a check to help rebuild the new website. The many donations and notes touch my heart, and I could never thank you enough.

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 to those who can't leave the house. We put out an urgent request for an upright freezer because the one in the kitchen had just died. The request was originally just for an used one that worked to help fill the gap.