Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sale Grows Over $8,500 for Ag Program

FFA
May 21, 2025 6:43 am

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter wrapped up a successful spring plant sale after three busy weekends in the high school greenhouse.

Virginia Gay Hospital Honors Dedicated Employees at 2025 Service Awards Banquet

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 19, 2025 8:45 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital proudly celebrated the commitment and dedication of its staff during the 2025 Annual Employee Awards Banquet, held at the Vinton Country Club on Wednesday evening.

Vinton Shellsburg Class of 2025

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 19, 2025 10:31 am

Vinton-Shellsburg High School Gym was a place of celebration on Sunday for the Class of 2025. The   high school band played "Pomp and Circumstance: as the graduates filed in.

Vinton Parks and Recreation Director moving on to Hiawatha

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 16, 2025 10:07 am

In a note shared with his friends, Vinton's Parks and Recreation Department Director, Matt Boggess shared the following:Dear Vinton Friends and Neighbors,I want to share some personal news with you all.

Roadside Chat - Pomp/Circumstance, Celebrate Wisely, Drive Sober

IOWA STATE PATROL
May 16, 2025 9:24 am

“We DID it!” screamed the Harvard Law School commencement speaker. In the classic comedy Legally Blonde, the lovable Elle Woods delivers a moving speech to classmates about passion and personal conviction spurred on by agonizing heartbreak.

Students Explore Agriculture at Benton County's Third Grade Ag Day

FFA
May 14, 2025 9:07 pm

By: Co-Reporter Sophia Newton  On April 30th, 2025, the Third Grade Ag Day was held at the Benton County Fairgrounds, welcoming third-grade students from across Benton County.

Local student honored as 'Best of the Class'

VINTON TODAY
May 14, 2025 4:24 pm

 Addy Chvala from Vinton-Shellsburg CSD was honored as a member of the 2025 Best of the Class. KWWL and the University of Northern Iowa recognized valedictorians or top graduating seniors from across eastern Iowa at a celebration on Saturday, May 3rd at Maucker Union on the UNI campus.

Notice: Benton Co. accepting applications for Veterans Affairs Commission

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
May 13, 2025 11:45 am

NoticeThe Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and over sees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department.

A Week to Thank Our Hometown Heroes

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 12, 2025 5:15 pm

This week, as flags quietly wave in the spring breeze and sirens echo with a little more reverence, Vinton joins communities across the country in observing National Police Week, a time set aside to honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of our nation’s law enforcement officers.

Provider Spotlight: Dr. Brian Meeker, D.O. Continues Commitment to Our Community

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 12, 2025 11:48 am

We are proud to share that Dr. Brian Meeker will continue his role as a physician and leader at Vinton Family Medical Clinic for another three years! Since arriving in Vinton in 1992, Dr.