Kiwanis Club Delivers Dictionaries to 3rd Graders, Inspiring Young Minds

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 2, 2025 5:57 pm

The Kiwanis Club of Vinton continued its mission of serving the community by delivering dictionaries to all third-grade students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Spaghetti Dinner: A Night of Food & Fellowship

FFA
January 31, 2025 11:08 am

By: Co-Reporter Sophia NewtonThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual free-will donation spaghetti dinner on Tuesday, January 21st. This event provided a delicious homemade meal for 225 community members either as a dine-in option during the home basketball game or as a convenient to-go meal.

Belle Plaine to consider four-day school week

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 31, 2025 11:07 am

Belle Plaine Community School District is considering something a little out of the box. They are considering a four day school week after community support was shown for the idea.

Auditor: More than $400K in public money misspent through state-run program

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
January 31, 2025 9:56 am

By Clark KauffmanIowa Auditor of State Rob Sand issued a  report  Thursday that says more than $400,000 in taxpayer money was improperly spent through a program run by Iowa Workforce Development.

Rep. Gerhold Welcomes Benton Community, Vinton-Shellsburg, Marengo FFA Chapters

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, THOMAS GERHOLD
January 29, 2025 5:34 pm

On Wednesday, Rep. Tom Gerhold (R-Atkins) welcomed members of the Benton Community, Vinton-Shellsburg and Marengo FFA chapters to the Iowa House during the FFA Legislative Symposium.

Birthday Wishes make the day of former Vinton Woman

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 28, 2025 1:02 pm

Celebrating 109 birthdays is a pretty big deal. Receiving birthday cards over more than a century has evolved from a handwritten wish to an online source of well wishes.

Wesley United Methodist Church has received a $10,000 grant from the BCCF

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2025 1:01 pm

Wesley United Methodist Church has received a $10,000 grant from the Benton County Community Foundation.  It was presented to many deserving community organizations totaling $149,000!  Ours will be used to make restrooms ADA compliant for the many folks who use our building.

Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club receives Donation

VINTON TODAY
January 24, 2025 4:31 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club has received a gift of $1,000.00 from the estate of Esther Ann Hite. This gift has been directed through the Bethlehem Evandgelical Lutheran Church Congregation.

Senate panel passes latest attempt to ban hand-held phones for drivers

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
January 23, 2025 11:49 am

By Robin OpsahlAdvocates and senators at a Statehouse meeting Wednesday said they were hopeful that 2025 will be the year the Legislature can finally pass a hands-free cellphone bill for drivers.

Baby Boy Declared Safe Haven in December

STATE OF IOWA
January 23, 2025 11:47 am

Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby boy, born December 3 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent placement is determined.