Community Visioning Program Event - POSTPONED

CITY OF VINTON
February 9, 2023 8:46 pm

As per the City Council Meeting on Thursday night, the following event has been postponed. However, if you would like to participate, please feel free to sign up at the link below.

Vinton-Shellsburg Holds a Holiday Lock-In

FFA
February 9, 2023 1:01 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  On Thursday January 12th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted the annual Holiday Lock-In. Members gathered in the Ag Room in preparation of being “locked-in” at 9:00 P.

Salvation Army of Benton County Serving Benton County Since 2016

SALVATION ARMY OF BENTON COUNTY
February 9, 2023 12:59 pm

The Salvation Army of Benton County received $15,333.61 this past Christmas season from the Red Kettle Campaign. We are grateful for the willingness of folks to ring the bell! We know some days it was cold, and yet we often hear people say, “I enjoy doing this.

Council to discuss filling vacated council seat and Ambulance services tonight

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 9, 2023 12:44 pm

The Vinton City Council will have a couple of discussions tonight. Prior to the regular council meeting, there will be a Work Session at 6:00 p.m.

Wagner recognized as Benton County's Veteran of the Month for February

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
February 8, 2023 12:57 pm

Even prior to his graduation from North Tama High School, senior Chris Wagner from Traer enlisted in the United States Army thereby keeping the family tradition alive and well.

Proudly announcing the next Tilford Elementary principal, Andrea Townsley!

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 8, 2023 12:28 pm

After going through a robust interview process, Andrea Townsley will be recommended as the next Tilford Elementary principal. Vinton-Shellsburg Superintendent Kyle Koeppen stated “Mrs.

TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN PROVIDED FOR MORE THAN 55,000 CHILDREN

FAREWAY STORES
February 7, 2023 1:06 pm

Fareway recently presented a check for more than $319,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season.

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Tours the Capitol

FFA
February 7, 2023 1:04 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  On December 31st, 7 senior members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to the Capitol in Des Moines, to represent the chapter at the annual Legislative Symposium.

Benton County among 30 Counties awarded Growing Together Mini-Grant

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
February 6, 2023 1:20 pm

By Katie Sorrell and Alicia HerzogBenton has been funded through the program since 2020 and maintains a large urban farm-turned-community donation garden.

Benton Community School Board names Dr. James Bieschke as next Superintendent

BENTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
February 5, 2023 9:27 pm

Benton Community School announced that they have appointed Dr. Bieschke as the next superintendent. In a statement, the school said, "Dr. Bieschke is the current associate superintendent and school business official in Benton CSD, where he is responsible for overall operations of business services, transportation, technology, food service, and buildings and grounds.