VSCS FFA Chapter Selected as $1,900 Growing Together Initiative Recipients

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 22, 2020 2:46 am

 The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter will receive funding through an “FFA Growing Together” specialty block grant sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS).

School or no school? That is the question

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 21, 2020 12:02 am

School or No School: The challenge of making decisions for weather-related school cancellations, delays and early outsLate start? Early dismissal? No school at all?  Hard surface routes only?  There are many factors to consider when deciding to change a school schedule during inclement weather.

Planning in Early Stages for Iowa's Ride

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 17, 2020 3:36 am

If you missed the announcement before Thanksgiving, Vinton has been chosen to be an overnight stop for Iowa’s Ride. The inaugural Iowa's Ride will go from Dubuque to Rock Rapids on its 416-mile journey across the state.

Vinton-Shellsburg Clarifies Goals of the Farm To School Program

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 17, 2020 2:17 am

The Farm-To-School (F2S) program was created to provide healthy options for students and to achieve that goal by sourcing food locally, and by training school staff to use recipes that include scratch cooking.

One dead, second injured in near head on collision on Wednesday

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 15, 2020 11:01 pm

On 01-15-2020, at about 2:00 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident on 77th St, east of 26th Ave in Benton County, about 4 miles west of Norway IA.

Faces of Benton County Nominee: Carol Callahan

VINTON TODAY
January 15, 2020 5:55 pm

By Ruby BodekerMeet Carol Callahan, a force for good in her role as secretary at Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School where she works to create nurturing environments for both students and staff.

Council: 2nd Precinct Seat, VMEU Board Appointment, Funding for Braille School

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 14, 2020 4:32 pm

I have completely given up on writing a traditional article to try to explain the 2nd Precinct election situation, which was explained pretty well by Lu Karr at the very beginning of the City Council Meeting.

FACES of Benton County: Marilyn Katcher

VINTON TODAY
January 13, 2020 5:52 pm

By:  Ruby Bodeker, 1/8/20 Meet Marilyn Katcher, a Vinton resident who spends a good portion of her days volunteering throughout the community.

DNR investigating hunting incident involving man shot in the leg

VINTON TODAY
January 13, 2020 12:59 am

On January 11, 2020, at approximately 12:21 pm, a man was shot in the leg while pursuing a coyote across a field near Keystone, Iowa.Brian McManemy, 41, of Blairstown, was a passenger in a pickup truck while coyote hunting when one of the firearms in the vehicle discharged and struck him in the left leg.

Holiday Lights Punch Card Winners

VINTON UNLIMITED
January 12, 2020 2:52 am

Congrats to Dandeena Schadle, our week 4 winner in the holiday lights punch card promo! Dandeena won Vinton Value Dollars! Drum roll please..