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V-S FFA Member Attends World Food Prize

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisVinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter member Brody Waters made his way to Des Moines for the Global Youth Institute at the World Food Prize on October 24th.
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Koop's continues annual tradition collecting Toys for Area Children

Friday will be the last day to make donations to the Angel Tree Toy Drive at Koop's Sales and Service.  If you can't get out to do the shopping, drop off your donation, and they will be happy to shop for you!ALL toys donated will stay here in Benton County.
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Local Banks are calling all Elves!

It has been reported that another Angel Tree visit has been made decorating area trees at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, US Bank and Cedar Valley Bank & Trust with needed items for Benton County children.
Article Thumbnail. Toys will be delivered today to the Angel Tree project from Arnold Motor Supply and its customers

Arnold Motor Supply donates toys for local Angel Tree

Arnold Motor Supply continues in its annual Christmas tradition. The businese collects toys and donations to support the Angel Tree program at the Christmas season.
Article Thumbnail. Santa Claus made a stop at the Vinton Fareway to lend a hand by ringing the bell for the Salvation Army

Santa rings bell for the Salvation Army

If you happened to visit Fareway last week you saw jolly St. Nick helping the local Salvation Army to ring the bell. Answering questions from the little visitors, who asked, "Are you the real Santa one or the one with the stretchy beard?" He assured those in question that he is 1700 years old so of COURSE he's the real one!The Salvation Army of Benton County says "Thank You!" to those who have already committed to help ring the bell.
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Breakfast with Santa Brings smiles and hugs for Santa

Once again, Santa made his stop at the Vinton Skate Center. He was invited by the elves who work for the Vinton Parks and Rec to meet with area children after a breakfast prepared by the kitchen elves.