Deck the House Winners Announced

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 29, 2020 5:53 am

DECK THE HOUSE WINNERS:1st Place - Frankie Dulin, 502 4th Ave2nd Place - Mary Bell, 303 W 8th St3rd Place - Virginia Root, 403 S Ave SBusiness 1st Place - John’s Tire ServiceWinners of the Deck the House contest were as follows:1st Place: Frankie Dulin, 502 4th Ave.

Vinton Presbyterian Church brings Christmas to over 200 Residents

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 26, 2020 1:10 pm

The Annual Christmas Dinner looked a little different this year. Beginning in 2014 the Vinton Presbyterian Church began offering a Christmas dinner to area residents.

Gold Coin Received in Salvation Army's Red Kettle

VINTON TODAY
December 22, 2020 6:26 pm

“Here it is! Here's the gold coin!” That was the statement made by counters Norma Frost and Julie Hansen when the Salvation Army Red Kettle money was counted Monday night, December 14th.

Two arrested in theft of truck and Trailer

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 18, 2020 8:42 pm

On 12-18-2020, at about 9:07 AM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle near Keystone IA. The 911 caller reported that he had observed his stolen 2013 Chev 2500 Silverado being driven by unknown persons.

FFA Fruit Sales

FFA
December 18, 2020 8:37 pm

By Co-Reporter, Annabelle NewtonOn Thursday, December 10th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter prepared their annual fruit sale products for distribution.

The Forty and Eight makes $1,000 donation to The Backpack Program

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 18, 2020 4:08 am

Two members of the La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux aka "The Forty and Eight," made a visit to Tilford Elementary to make a donation to The Backpack Program.

Post Prom/Kiwanis Fundraising Event Postponed until Spring

VINTON TODAY
December 17, 2020 9:12 pm

 The Post-Prom and Vinton Kiwanis fundraiser at John’s Qwik Stop, originally scheduled for  this Saturday  has been postponed to  next SPRING, due to weather.

High Speed Chase ends with crash and arrest

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
December 17, 2020 5:13 pm

At approximately 8:31 PM on December 15, 2020 the Benton County Sheriff’s Office initiated a vehicle pursuit in the 3300 Block of 66th Street, Benton County IA.

Vinton Kiwanis Club brings Christmas to Tilford Elementary

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2020 7:36 am

Each year the Vinton Kiwanis Club sends a special request to the North Pole and requests Santa to make a visit to some of the children in Vinton-Shellsburg School District.

Vinton Lions Club Presents check to Boy Scout Troop 47

VINTON LIONS CLUB
December 16, 2020 6:24 am

The Lions Club president Robin Martin presents to the Scouts and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 47 a check for $1851 to cover the costs associated with chartering the troop for the upcoming year.