John's Qwik Stop's final day is today

VINTON TODAY
January 9, 2023 11:42 am

In a Facebook post this weekend, John's Kwik Stop said, "Our time is coming to an end at JQS. We want to thank each and everyone one of you for supporting us and making our job enjoyable.

Vinton-Shellsburg Introduces Interim Elementary Principal Kent Ryan

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2023 6:50 pm

Kyle Koeppen, Superintendent for Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, announced that Kent Ryan, a recently retired educator with more than thirty years experience in education and more than a decade in administration, has been selected to serve as the interim principal at Tilford Elementary School for the second semester of this school year.

It's in the mail

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 7, 2023 3:52 pm

Remember the old movie, "You've got mail?" The Vinton post office found out last week that they had a ton of mail. Delivery of more than 2,300 packages arrived at the local post office from Amazon.

IDOT plans to conduct a planning study on Hwy 150

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 6, 2023 9:57 am

Just when you thought Highway 150 was finally finished...it may not be. In a news release the IDOT said, "The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public information meeting to discuss a planning study on Iowa 150.

Herbert G. Eddards arrested in Nebraska on crimes in Benton County

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 5, 2023 12:08 am

Deputies in Merrick County Nebraska, served a warrant in Clarks, Nebraska, over the New Year's weekend. Herbert G. Eddards, 44, who was residing in Clarks, is facing multiple charges which include sexual abuse of a child in the second degree, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, and lascivious.

Let's put an end to human trafficking

SECRETARY OF STATE
January 4, 2023 12:45 pm

-There is a form of slavery taking place in Iowa right now. It’s called human trafficking, and it occurs when men, women, or children are forced to perform labor services or sexual acts.

Vinton-Shellsburg Exceeds at Holiday Fruit Sales

FFA
January 3, 2023 9:33 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke On December 8th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter wrapped up the yearly FFA Fruit Sales. The members arrived eager to unload and sort fruit throughout the day.

Gov. Reynolds to deliver her Condition of the State Address

VINTON TODAY
January 3, 2023 4:42 pm

 Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver her annual Condition of the State Address on Tuesday, January 10,  2023  at 6:00 p.m.    from the  House Chambers  in the  Iowa State Capitol  in  Des Moines.

Winter Carnival a hit with area children

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 3, 2023 11:51 am

Last Thursday, area children celebrated a few days off from school. Parents and grandparents brought children to the Vinton Skate Center to get some of those wiggles out during their Christmas break.

Vinton Lions Club make awards for service

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 29, 2022 1:23 pm

Lions Club celebrated members who received years of service awards at their Wednesday noon meeting. Jack Schlesselman, Benton County Lions Zone Chair, was at the meeting to present the awards.