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

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

Article Thumbnail. Lexa Speidel encouraging the third graders to find bits of interest in their new dictionary, like the longest word with 1,909 letters

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. This annual tradition aims to spark curiosity and a love for learning in young minds while also introducing them to the importance of service and community involvement.Kiwanis Club President Craig Ollinger and member Lexa Speidel visited the classrooms, engaging students in an interactive discussion about the wealth of knowledge contained in the books.

Benton County Compensation Board sets dollar amount raises for Elected Officials

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - January 29th, 2025 5:36 pm

Representing the elected officials at this year's meeting were:Melinda Schoettmer, Benton County Treasurer - Tressa WaltonRay Lough, Benton County Attorney - John KetchenBenton County Board of Supervisors: Ron Tippett - Mike BarronTracy Seeman - Steve WilliamsBruce Volz - Hayley Rippel Benton County Auditor - Michelle SchoonoverLexa Spiedel, Benton County Recorder - John YundtDave Upah, Benton County Sheriff - Charlie GarwoodYundt opened the discussion for proposals for the elected officials.

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Benton County Public Health to host open house February 11th

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH - January 28th, 2025 2:44 pm

February is American Heart Month! In that spirit, Benton County Public Health will be hosting an open house at the Benton County Service Center on Tuesday, February 11th from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Stop in and get your blood pressure & heart rate checked by our nurse, take home a magnet on recognizing the signs of a heart attack, take part in our hot chocolate bar, & view our updated office & clinic spaces.

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

VINTON TODAY - January 28th, 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. This will allow all families equal access. Among them our monthly food pantry, AA, WIC, Boy Scouts Troop 47, LSI, exercise groups and our church members.

Reminiscing 25 Years at the Palace

VINTON PALACE THEATRE - January 27th, 2025 11:48 am

Article Thumbnail. Lu Karr and Julie Zimmer are honored by the Vinton Women’s Club for their efforts to reopen the Palace Theatre

By Marcy HorstDYLAN LIGHTS UP THE PALACEThis week the Palace Theatre is excited to showcase both our screen and stage. The Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” rated R, running 141 minutes, opens Friday, January 31, and plays in our regular weekend schedule.On Saturday, February 1, several local musicians, Todd Frank, Phil Thomas, and Jim Magdefrau, and one who hails from Chicago, Jay Cherry, will take the stage between the 2 pm and 7 pm movie showings, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

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The Boys to entertain in Garrison Sunday, February 16

FARMERS MERCANTILE HALL - January 27th, 2025 10:18 am

The Boys are a dynamic Midwest country band fronted by twin brothers Lee and Adam Klett. They will be performing as a duo for this show. With roots in classic rock and 90’s country music, they bring a traditional feel to modern country music. Hailing from SE Iowa, Lee and Adam are known for their rich natural harmonies and well rounded writing style.

Vinton-Shellsburg Fine Arts Century Club receives Donation

VINTON TODAY - January 24th, 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. We thank them for this gift. The Fine Arts Century Club is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide primarily financial support to the fine arts programs at Vinton-Shellsburg high school and middle school.

CPU FFA Invites to you to Dinner, Drinks and Dancing

CPU FFA ALUMNI - January 24th, 2025 9:41 am

Please join us for a night of Dinner, Drinks and Dancing! The Center Point-Urbana FFA Alumni are organizing a fundraiser to benefit the CPU FFA Chapter. Funds raised will go toward construction of a FFA Greenhouse as part of the "Growing Forward" campaign.The event will be held at Kacene Farms 2510 55th St., Vinton on Friday, February 21, 2025.

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KIWANIS ANNUAL PANCAKE FUNDRAISER SATURDAY, MARCH 1 SERVING 7:00-11:30AM

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB - January 22nd, 2025 12:16 pm

The Kiwanis Annual Pancake Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 1 serving from 7:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School cafeteria. The menu includes: -PANCAKES -SAUSAGE -EGGS -REFRESHMENTThe cost is a freewill donation with a suggested $10 minimum donation.Join us for breakfast and enjoy the Community Wellness Fair in the High School gym.

VFW and Auxiliary Elementary essay winners (3rd, 4th, 5th) grades

VFW AUXILIARY - January 21st, 2025 10:01 pm

Each year at this time our youth from Elementary schools from District 2 VFW and Auxiliary write their essays. Towns in our District 2 VFW and Auxiliary were: Vinton-Shellsburg 2440 (which Vinton Auxiliary transferred to Independence 2440 but still got to participate in Vinton). Cedar Rapids 788; Dubuque 508. The elementary schools started writing their essays when school started and finished in October for local competition.

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