Friday, May 22, 2026
Our Reach: 36,700,097 views
Article Thumbnail. Benton County Farm Bureau Vice-President Samantha Petersen presenting a $1,000 sponsorship to Brian McNutty

Benton County Farm Bureau Sponsors Rodeo at the Fair

Benton County Farm Bureau is proud to be a gold sponsor of the rodeo at the Benton County Fair this year. The Board of Directors is always looking for a way to give back to the community and this was the perfect opportunity.
Article Thumbnail. Sophia Newton guiding the kids through a farm equipment bingo.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Hosts Creative Kids Ag Days

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 12th, 2025, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter led two exciting Creative Kids FFA Days, bringing agriculture education to local elementary students through fun, hands-on learning experiences.
Article Thumbnail.

Roadside Chat - It's Bike Season - Be Nice Look Twice

Bicyclists are not easy to spot — especially youth riders. The average youth bike height is four feet and length is only 20-24” often making their little outlines invisible against a backdrop of intersections, vehicles, trees, and structures.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton Shellsburg FFA officer team that participated in COLT: Bri Dulin, Zoey McClintock, Ciara Dods, Cole Birker, Abby McKenna, Will McKenna, and Levi Lutz. 

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Officers Attend 2025 COLT

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Friday, June 7th, 2025, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA officer team attended COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) at Hawkeye Community College.
Article Thumbnail. Braedon Hepker, Will Kreutner, Abby McKenna, and Madeline Pingenot helped clean up cans.

Clean-Up Crew: FFA Strong!

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Saturday, June 7th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members helped to clean up cans after the Hairball concert in Vinton. Thank you
Article Thumbnail. 2025-26 officer team: (Top Left) Advisor, Gabby Power, Secretary Sophia Newton, Treasurer Levi Lutz, Vice-President Ciara Dods, President Will McKenna, (Bottom Left) Co-Reporter Bri Dulin, Officer at Large Cole Birker, Sentinel Zoey McClintock, Co-Reporte

Wrapping Up the Year in V-S FFA with the Awards Banquet!

By Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe annual Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, March 3rd. President Andrew Pingenot opened the evening by welcoming guests and thanking them for their support.
Article Thumbnail.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Honored with Governor's Volunteer Award

Prestigious award recognizes significant contributions through volunteer service across IowaCedar Rapids, Iowa — On June 4, 2025, Eastern Iowa Honor Flight board members were honored with prestigious Governor’s Volunteer Award in Des Moines, Iowa.
View Page
5455565758596061626364