V-S FFA Leads 3rd Graders in Agriculture

FFA
May 12, 2022 4:53 pm

By: Co-Reporters, Grace Schminke and Alana FlemingOn Wednesday, May 4th, The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter worked with the Benton Community and Belle Plaine FFA Chapters to educate 3rd Graders throughout Benton County on several different agricultural aspects.

Parizek on Upcoming Road Projects in the County - Expect Detours

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 10, 2022 8:27 pm

Myron Parizek, the Benton County Engineer, on behalf of the Secondary Roads Department shared with the Kiwanis Club several projects that will be happening in Benton County this year.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces flight to Washington DC. Flight #43

EASTERN IOWA HONOR FLIGHT
May 10, 2022 1:54 pm

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #43. The mission of this non-profit organization is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab Receives Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 9, 2022 12:45 pm

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab has received Telligen’s Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Award. This award recognizes their commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and places the organization on Telligen’s Iowa 2022 Blue Ribbon in COVID-19 Vigilance Recognition List.

Vinton Lutheran Home Mother/Daughter Tea features Area Students

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 5, 2022 5:20 pm

Four Vinton-Shellsburg students took time out of their day to visit Vinton Lutheran Home Assisted Living's Mother/Daughter Tea that was held at the Lutheran Home.

Lindauer student at William Penn University Wins Film Festival Award

VINTON TODAY
May 4, 2022 1:01 pm

Noah Lindauer, ’25 recently won “Best Undergraduate Documentary” at the Wildcat Spirit Student Film Festival at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska.

WHO KNEW? PROHIBITION & IOWA LIQUOR LAWS. UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL AT CENTER POINT

CENTER POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
May 3, 2022 9:39 pm

So… go put some cash in your mailbox Saturday night and--if you time-travel back to the 1920s and if you know the right people--Sunday morning you’ll wake up to a nice bottle of moonshine.

Bike Rodeo brings out the Bicycle Wranglers

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 3, 2022 7:03 pm

The annual Bike Rodeo brought teeny tiny tots and those children a few years older. The event was coordinated by the Vinton Parks and Rec Department and the Vinton Kiwanis Club was on hand to direct traffic.

Vinton officially recognized as Dementia Friendly Community

VINTON TODAY
May 3, 2022 4:18 pm

In a statement released by Dementia Friendly Iowa, they announced that Vinton has become part of the Dementia Friendly America Network."Vinton, Iowa has officially joined the Dementia Friendly America network, making it the 3rd official Dementia Friendly Community initiative in Iowa.

VPRD Plans for future Wellness Center

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 2, 2022 3:21 pm

Vinton Parks and Recreation released a copy of the expected floor plan for the Wellness Center in Vinton. This is not the final plan for the design, but it is an idea of what is in the works for Vinton.