Important Updates for Notaries, Businesses & Educators!

SECRETARY OF STATE
March 7, 2025 3:07 pm

New look, same trusted source! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our completely redesigned website. After months of careful planning and development, the new sos.

Do you have a special Veteran that you'd like to honor?

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
March 6, 2025 11:49 am

Would you like to recognize a veteran in your life with a banner displayed proudly on downtown light poles? Now’s your chance! Banners will be hung from June-August.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Week: A Farm-Tastic Celebration of Spirit & Success!

FFA
March 6, 2025 10:24 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerVinton-Shellsburg FFA Week 2025 was packed with exciting events for everyone to enjoy before, during, and after school. The week kicked off on Monday, February 17, with America Monday, where students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.

Cancelations for Wednesday, March 5, 2025

VINTON TODAY
March 5, 2025 11:26 am

Vinton Shellsburg Community School's classes were canceled today due to the weather. BHCC Student Ministries, Youth Group will also be canceled. The policy of BHCC student ministries is to follow the Vinton/Shellsburg school calendar for weather-related early-outs and/or cancellations.

In like a lion...weather conditions could get dicey on Wednesday

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
March 4, 2025 11:15 pm

In like a lion, is the old saying...and we have an incoming storm. When it finishes raining at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, expect that rain to turn to snow from 6:00 a.

Kiwanis continue to benefit the community

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2025 9:40 pm

With a steady line of folks, for most of the morning, the Vinton Kiwanis served 430 hungry folks on Saturday morning. The Vinton Kiwanis organization is responsible for several projects in Vinton.

Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Annual Pick-Up Iowa Program

KEARNS FUNERAL SERVICE
March 3, 2025 1:38 pm

Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2025 Pick-Up Iowa event in their communities.

Belle Plaine man removed from his residence and arrested

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2025 10:51 am

Belle Plaine residents reported on Friday morning shortly after 6:00 a.m. that in the northwest side of the town, that there was a heavy law enforcement presence.

Emergency Response from across the County and Beyond rushes to extinguish Fire

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2025 10:26 am

Correction: This fire was handled and coordinated by the Garrison Fire Department and Emergency Services. My apologies to the great men in Garrison!---Friday afternoon was a bad combination of earth, wind and fire.

Watch the Planet Parade Tonight!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2025 11:32 am

Are you a space nerd, or do you just want to see something awesome? Tonight, as soon as it gets dark, look up and you’ll see a rare sight: Seven planets all in alignment.