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Article Thumbnail. The 2023-2024 officer team from Left to Right: Juliana Luis, Alana Fleming, Andrew Pingenot, Will McKenna, Cooper McClintock, Grayce McClintock, Megan Schlitter, and Izzie Birker

V-S FFA Officers Heighten Their Leadership Skills

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana Luis“I really enjoyed being able to spend time with my fellow officers and getting to know each other better. We made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime!” is how Co-Reporter Juliana Luis described her time while at the Vinton-Shellsburg annual Officer Retreat.

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 21-27, 2023

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of August 21-27, 2023All 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.
Article Thumbnail. Vinton-Shellsburg's FFA takes their summer outing to Jellystone Park for a fun time together.

V-S FFA Splashes Into Summer Fun

By: Co-Reporter, Juliana LuisOn Monday, July 31st the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA chapter took a quick trip to Jellystone Park in Monticello, Iowa. The day was filled with laughter and excitement as chapter members reached their destination.
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Boomfest brings the young and the old to downtown Vinton

83 vendors arrived early on Saturday morning and filled 96 booths in the downtown area. Covering 3 blocks, everything from wine to cupcakes and cdfafts were available for purchase.
Article Thumbnail. Wade Henkel is remembered for creating the original Vinton Viking, featured on the 1983 yearbook for the first time. Photo courtesy of Melody Snow

Creator of the Vinton Viking Mascot passes away

This week, the Vinton Class of 1983 noted something that should be remembered. Before I get to that, we need to back up a few decades before the 1980s.

FOUND (Following Boomfest events)

Found:  A six foot child height table was left on the east side of HACAP, may have been left accidentally after Boomtown.  Please feel free to pick up this week at HACAP.
Article Thumbnail. Tilford Elementary was ready for students as they arrived for classes on Wednesday.

Area children wrap up their first week of school

Area children arrived at school during the hottest week that we've had for a long time! Wednesday morning found children and sometimes parents arriving at Tilford Elementary and the teachers ready to welcome the students back to school Several arrived ready to take on the day.