Belle Plaine and Chelsea Fire respond to fire in Chelsea

BELLE PLAINE FIRE DEPARTMENT
December 1, 2025 3:27 pm

The Belle Plaine Fire Department was paged Sunday evening for mutual aid with Chelsea Fire Department for a structure fire in Chelsea. Crews arrived on scene as smoke was showing from the roof.

It's only a couple of more inches of snow…

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 30, 2025 8:37 pm

Here are the latest updates from the National Weather Service for our area.We are expecting another inch or two of snow on Monday with 10 mph winds from noon until 5:00 p.

City of Vinton: Snow Emergency 9PM - Friday 11/28 until 7AM Monday, 12/1

CITY OF VINTON
November 28, 2025 1:18 pm

For the City of Vinton:Snow Emergency: From 9PM on Friday (11/28) until 7AM on Monday (12/1).This requires the removal of all vehicles from public streets within the City limits.

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines

VINTON TODAY
November 27, 2025 9:14 am

American Farm BureauCooking a Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year of price declines.

Updated: The weather outside...it's gonna be frightful...

BENTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
November 27, 2025 9:03 am

UPDATED:8:00 a.m. Friday, 11/28/25Expect snow as soon as the leftovers from Thanksgiving are about gone...and it looks like there will be a lot of it for a first snow! Here's all of the information from Benton County Emergency Management.

Happy Thanksgiving - Back on Monday

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 26, 2025 12:04 am

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving already! Where has the year gone? I expect everyone to wear their loose pants, and enjoy the turkey coma following the meal on Thursday!There will be no email on Thursday or Friday.

Feeding Our Farmers: VS FFA Members Deliver and Prepare Meals for Area Farmers

FFA
November 25, 2025 2:39 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn October 21, 2025, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter continued a valued tradition of supporting the community by providing warm harvest meals to local farmers.

Benton County Angel Tree now ready for your help

BENTON COUNTY ANGEL TREE
November 25, 2025 2:38 pm

What the Angel Tree is, so here’s a little bit about it!The Benton County Angel Tree Program has been serving local families for over 30 years, helping an average of 300 families each year.

Concerning the Grapevine...Oath of Office and wages

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 25, 2025 2:37 pm

In the Compensation Board meeting last week, Supervisor Tracy Seeman said that he had misspoken when it came to the wages set by Conservation, Assessor and the Board of Health.

Virginia Gay Hospital Annual Tree Walk Shines with Community Support

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 25, 2025 1:43 am

Virginia Gay Hospital Foundation Thanks Donors and Community for 2025 Tree Walk SuccessThe Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the businesses, organizations, individuals, and community members who made the 2025 Annual Tree Walk a festive celebration of generosity and holiday spirit.