BCC Trip to see Sandhill Cranes a success

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 26, 2026 7:33 pm

At the end of March, we partnered with Buchanan & Bremer County Conservation to witness the incredible migration of sandhill cranes and prairie chickens in their booming grounds, known as a lek.

Sexton VSCSD Positive Change Maker

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 26, 2026 4:46 pm

Emily Sexton, 4th grade teacher, was recognized as a Positive Difference Maker for her outstanding contributions to the district. She was honored for her leadership in organizing student and staff activities that promote engagement, including reading initiatives, math challenges, student store management, and staff culture building events.

Friday starts with a fender bender

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 24, 2026 11:40 am

An accident occurred in the 1300 block of C Ave. around the time that school was starting. The Vinton Police Department, Vinton Fire Department, the North, and Benton Ambulance arrived on the scene to assist.

V-S FFA Attends Iowa Youth Institute

FFA
April 23, 2026 6:41 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn April 8, five students from the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Ames to participate in the Iowa Youth Institute, a prestigious event focused on addressing global challenges related to food security, agriculture, and sustainability.

Seen around town: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 23, 2026 4:05 pm

The town was buzzing with activity on Wednesday.  West 9th St. saw a huge tree being taken down on C Ave. and a few hours later at the intersection of A Avenue there was a car accident.

Vinton Today crosses the 9.000 mark on Facebook!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 23, 2026 10:48 am

This website and its reach continue to absolutely amaze me! Just a few months ago, I noted that we had reached 8,500 followers on the Facebook page...Today, I noticed that we had quietly passed that 9,000 mark!I'm incredibly grateful to all of you who follow there, or subscribe to the daily email with the latest news updates and to those who send in news, photos, share events, or say, "Hey, did you know.

Successful District Convention Highlights Leadership, Awards, and State Qualifie

FFA
April 22, 2026 1:25 pm

PicturedFront row; Will McKenna, Levi Lutz, Ali Lutz, Abby McKenna, Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, and Madeline Pingenot. Second row; Andrew Allsup, Jackson Lloyd, Bridgette Castle, Bri Dulin, Kenzie Rhinehart, Zane Helter, Jameson Demuth, and Cole Birker.

LaPorte City Public Library May Newsletter

LAPORTE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
April 22, 2026 1:24 pm

Board Minutes from April 20, 2026Meeting Commencement: The La Porte City Public Library Board of Trustees met in regular session on April 20, 2026. President Heather Chingren called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM with members Brynna Hemsath, Renee Jesse, Mindy Rottinghaus, Terri Vopelak, and Linda Weidemann present.

Part 2: Fighting to Save the Nation, One Farm at a Time

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 21, 2026 12:06 pm

                   Lance Lillibridge, a Vinton farmer, stood at Columbia College in the heart of New York City in front of a room full of those with a PhD.

Part 1: Meeting the Lillibridges

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 20, 2026 11:48 am

In October of 2025, local farmer Lance Lillibridge shared a post that got the attention of many. It started with the words, "I am a pissed off farmer - like most in the U.