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Registration 8:30-10 a.m.Cost $10/personKickstands up @ 10:30 a.m.Stops include: Solon - American LegionOxford - American Legion-lunchBelle Plaine - El Catrin Mexican RestaurantShellsburg- Pearl St.

Rainforest Falls will be hosted at Wesley United Methodist Church, 516 2nd Avenue, Vinton, in partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Vinton Presbyterian Church Sunday, July 12 to Wednesday, July 15.

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn Tuesday, May 19th, members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Ames to compete in the State Career Development Events (CDEs).

The Board recognized Shelly Williams as a Vinton-Shellsburg Positive Difference Maker for her outstanding service to students and families throughout her years as a bus driver and associate at the alternative high school.

Get ready to boogie-woogie for June's Sunday afternoon concert at Farmers Mercantile Hall, located at 100 W Main Street in Garrison! The show, on June 14 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.

Benton County watched as the unofficial results for the two most contested races rolled in on Tuesday night. The total votes cast came in at 3,947, with Republicans at 2,811, and Democratic votes at 1,136In the race for Benton County Supervisor, a seat held by Tracy Seeman, there were two additional candidates vying for the seat on the Republican ticket, Tim Bird of Shellsburg and Bethany Hantz of Atkins.

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is grateful to announce a generous donation from Clickstop, Inc. and Clickstop Cares of Urbana, Iowa, in support of students and families across the district.

The Iowa Events Center in Des Moines hosted the 24th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 26, 2026. The following students were recognized by Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer for outstanding academic achievement:Jillian Hanson - LaPorte City - UnionAllison Argo - Belle Plaine - Belle PlaineAly Erickson - Vinton - Vinton-ShellsburgThe statewide program, sponsored by the Iowa Governor’s Office, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and its title sponsor the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), honored 429 high school seniors from across Iowa.

By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its 96th Annual Awards Banquet, bringing together 39 members and 119 guests to celebrate a year full of growth, leadership, and achievement.

What started as a simple invitation from a friend has turned into a remarkable lifetime gift for others for local resident Mona Hanson, who recently reached an incredible milestone — donating 109 pints of blood through the Red Cross.