Grassley Academy Nominations Deadline Approaching

U.S. SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
September 8, 2023 11:51 am

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is accepting applications from Iowa high school students who wish to be nominated and considered for appointments to the U.

Rollinger selected to perform with National FFA Band at 2023 National Convention

FFA
September 7, 2023 11:47 am

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.

Somewhere, Under the Sea, you'll find a good book

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2023 11:45 am

The Vinton Guild of Fine Arts is at it again! It's no surprise that the guild has come up with more gorgeous art to be enjoyed. When it comes to creating and brightening our spaces around town, the Guild has it covered.

2023 VSHS Homecoming Activities Schedule

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
September 7, 2023 11:45 am

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.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 28-September 3, 2023

VINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
September 6, 2023 3:38 pm

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.

V-S FFA Members Take a Shot at Meat And Livestock Judging

FFA
September 6, 2023 12:42 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Saturday, August 26th, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members made their way to Iowa State University for the State Meat and Livestock Judging contests.

Benton County Supervisors proclaim September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

BCSPC
September 5, 2023 11:45 am

The Benton County Supervisors in coordination with Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition have proclaimed the month of September, 2023 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Benton County.

Neighboring Buchanan County issues Burn Ban

VINTON TODAY
September 5, 2023 11:15 am

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.

"The Best Day's Ever" at the Iowa State Fair!

FFA
September 4, 2023 11:59 am

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThis year at the Iowa State Fair, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members had many members attend and enter projects. Andrew Pingenot, Carly Schlarbaum, and Evan Lopata did a great job representing the chapter and have been working very hard on preparing their projects all year.

The Best Days Ever

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 1, 2023 9:44 am

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.