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Rollinger selected to perform with National FFA Band at 2023 National Convention
Rachel Rollinger, a member of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter in Vinton, Iowa, will be on stage and in the spotlight Nov. 1-4 during the 2023 National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Rollinger, a Senior and the daughter of Jeff and Susan Rollinger, has been selected to play Bass Clarinet in the National FFA Band.
Somewhere, Under the Sea, you'll find a good book

2023 VSHS Homecoming Activities Schedule
The 2023 Homecoming Week for Vinton-Shellsburg High School is from September 17th through September 22nd.The community is invited to help us celebrate at the following high school events:Sunday, September 17th: 6:30 PM - Jr./Sr. Powder Puff Volleyball Match in Garrison Fieldhouse at VSHSMonday, September 18th:Announcement of Top 10 Candidates for Homecoming Court posted on school’s FB page6:00 PM - JV Football Game at Karr Athletic ComplexTuesday, September 19th: 4:45 PM - Varsity Cross Country Invitational at VSHSWednesday, September 20th: Announcement of the Top 5 Candidates for Homecoming Court posted on school’s FB pageThursday, September 21st: 6:00 PM - Homecoming Parade in Vinton starts at 4th Street & B Ave.
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 28-September 3, 2023
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate Warrants are issued by Law Enforcement Agencies for crimes happening in their jurisdictions.Zero Adult Arrests the week of August 28-September 3, 2023August 31 Chad C Peterson, 57, Vinton, IAIntrastate Warrant Arrest-Failure to AppearSeptember 1 Donald Mathias Kisling, 41, Vinton, IAViolation of No Contact OrderSeptember 2 Rachel Kay Bonar, 44, Vinton, IAIntrastate Warrant Arrest- Obstruction TamperWith WitnessSix Juvenile Referrals Two Code Enforcement Violations Building Code Violation x 1Dog at Large x 1 Seven Traffic Citations for Offenses were issued Thirteen Traffic Warnings for Offenses were issuedTwo Reported Motor Vehicle Accidents 91 complaints/calls for service were handled by the Vinton Police Department.
V-S FFA Members Take a Shot at Meat And Livestock Judging

Benton County Supervisors proclaim September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Neighboring Buchanan County issues Burn Ban
This notice is given to for the Benton County Residents living next to Buchanan County, be aware of the following.(short version)Buchanan County Alert:Starting at 12:00 PM today Sept. 5, 2023, Buchanan County will be under a burn ban proclamation as issued by the State Fire Marshal Office per the request of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the County Fire Chiefs.
“The Best Day’s Ever” at the Iowa State Fair!

The Best Days Ever
By Rob Sand, State Auditor
One of the things I love about the Iowa State Fair is that you always run into
someone you didn’t expect to meet. This year was no different: while refilling
drinks for folks at the Iowa Pork Tent, I encountered an organ donor wearing a
t-shirt promoting the importance of this selfless act.
Two people whom I care about very much have undergone organ transplants
this year, so as you can imagine, I was very excited to meet someone who
shared my enthusiasm for the cause! In some places, we might’ve passed each
other without chatting at all—but in Iowa, we’re just neighborly like that.
V-S FFA Officers Heighten Their Leadership Skills
