New Kiwanis Park Shelter named the Keith Ervin Shelter

VINTON TODAY
August 15, 2022 2:09 am

Matt Boggess, Director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation, spoke to those gathered on Sunday to dedicate the new shelter at Kiwanis park. He said, "I was sitting in my office and thinking about someone who has had a long legacy serving with the Kiwanis for over 60 years, and as President of the club twice, and we decided rather than to rededicate the shelter, to rename this shelter the Keith Ervin Shelter.

Annabelle Newton Benton County Fair Queen 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 15, 2022 12:54 am

Annabelle Newton became the 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant on Saturday night. The 1st Runner Up will serve if for some reason the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen, Mary Ann Fox of Mitchell County is unable to serve.

Accident kills one injures another

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 14, 2022 11:05 pm

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Marion Schminke, 90 of Shellsburg pulled away from the stop sign heading south on 30th Ave.

E.C.H.O. and Iowa Abundant Life Ministries help those in need in Vinton

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2022 4:47 pm

Victoria Fink is no stranger to serving her community. As a former pastor's wife, she has had experience finding and meeting the needs of those around her.

Belle Plaine, Iowa Student Author Wins in Bushel of Stories Contest

FARM BUREAU FINANCIAL SERVICES
August 11, 2022 3:07 pm

By Kelly FossTwo Iowa students — a 5th  grader from Farley and a 6th  grader from Belle Plaine — have been named the winners of the second annual Bushel of Stories agriculture writing contest.

No email on Friday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2022 12:47 pm

There will be no email on Friday. I will however, be uploading to the website sporadically over the weekend so check back.

Iowa State Fair - Attend or watch the Benton County Fair Queen at the Coronation

VINTON TODAY
August 11, 2022 12:09 pm

Benton County's 2022 Fair Queen Annabelle Newton will be competing in the annual Iowa State Fair Queen competition, held during the Iowa State Fair.

Two area children part of the 13th season of the Kid Captain program at

U OF I STEAD FAMILY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
August 10, 2022 9:51 pm

Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready to kick off fall as the Kid Captain program returns for the 2022 Iowa Hawkeye football season.

Viva Las Vegas Brandon Car Cruise

VINTON TODAY
August 10, 2022 9:34 pm

The small town of Brandon celebrates its Brandon Days each year with fun for the whole family. The town gathers for a parade, and most gather at the park for food, fun,  fellowship and all kinds of activities for kids to enjoy.

La Porte-Dysart FFA member visit with Senator Grassley in Washington D.C.

VINTON TODAY
August 10, 2022 9:25 pm

Senator Chuck Grassley met with the members of the LaPorte-Dysart FFA during their visit to Washington, D.C.  In July the group met for the Washington Leadership Conference.