Fire Prevention Week 2020 Style

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 7, 2020 5:49 am

Because of COVID and the precautions this year, fire prevention education took place outside the classroom at Tilford Elementary this year. The children were taught the usual fire precautions in education, but it looked a little differently.

Better Together missing donations

VINTON TODAY
October 2, 2020 6:36 am

Tonight we share a post we never thought we’d have to.When we started Better Together, it was important for us to remain in the community we’ve grown up in and love.

Homecoming Parade brings a touch of normal and a bit of fun

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 2, 2020 6:26 am

After months of canceling every activity that we're all used to participating in, the Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Parade was a welcome return to a bit of normalcy.

Homecoming parade kicks off Tonight's (Thursday) Activities!

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 1, 2020 3:19 pm

Thursday, Oct. 1st: Homecoming Parade starts at 6:00 PM at 4th Street & B Ave.The following events are all held at the Karr Athletic Complex -Pep Rally is at 6:45 PM Homecoming Coronation Ceremony at 7:00 PM Powder Puff football at 7:30 PM.

Top 5 Finalists for the Homecoming Court Selected

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
October 1, 2020 3:53 am

The 2020 Vinton-Shellsburg Homecoming Court has been [sel]ed. The Queen candidates from left to right are: Madi Atkinson Chloe Tharp Aza Swayzer Emma

Gift of Grain Provides Powerful Way for Farmers to Give Back to Community

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2020 10:12 pm

Farmers put in countless hours planting and caring for crops, however they may not realize that what they plant could reap benefits for the community after harvest time.

2020 Homecoming Week activities for Vinton-Shellsburg High School

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2020 2:27 am

Click to view photos of the 2020 Homecoming Week activities for the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. The remaining activities for this week are listed below.

Car vs. Deer Accident results in injured driver

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
September 29, 2020 8:21 am

On Friday night, a driver traveling eastbound in the 2500 block of 61stSt. Lane,  Vinton, swerved to miss a deer that ran into the roadway. The driver crashed into the northeast ditch at the intersection of 26th Ave.

Extension holds Progressive Ag Safety Day

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 28, 2020 5:18 pm

Click to view photosSaturday found nearly 50 children in attendance at the annual Progressive Ag Safety Day held at the fairgrounds.Events kicked off at 9:00 a.

Vinton motorcyclist injured in an accident Friday evening

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 26, 2020 6:39 pm

Larry Eckhart of Vinton was injured in a motorcycle versus truck accident on Friday night. The accident occurred around 5:00 p.m. near Walker.A truck driven by a juvenile backed into the motorcycle's path causing the crash.