McVay No. 2 for Meth Distribution in Vinton from 2016-17 taken off the street

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 11, 2020 4:15 am

Being Number 2 in Meth distribution is not something to be proud of. Local officers believed that David Joe McVay, 41 held that distinction. Producing meth that was 95% percent pure, he sold the meth to a confidential informant on four separate occasions in 2017.

Vinton Shellsburg to dismissed two hours early today (January 10)

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 10, 2020 4:29 pm

Vinton Shellsburg Community Schools will dismiss early today due to the weather. There will be a two hour early dismissal and there will not be any evening activities.

Vinton Shellsburg and other area school cooks train in cooking plant based foods

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 10, 2020 5:37 am

"Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District is kicking off 2020 with a resolution to to continue to explore how we offer more choices and options for our students in the food service program," said Katherine Stuelke.

Name of Wendling Quarry Accident victim released

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
January 9, 2020 9:07 pm

On 01-08-2020, at about 1:17 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an accident at Wendling Quarry, located outside of Garrison IA.

Shellsburg Elementary School Bridge Project

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 8, 2020 11:30 pm

The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) is wrapping up a project at the Shellsburg school. Ryan Davis, principal, supported the group’s application for a grant to replace the bridge leading to the restored prairie behind the school.

Grimm Construction kicks off building at Anderson Creek Estates

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 8, 2020 9:09 am

Anderson Creek Estates, located south of the high school, is humming with activity.A locally owned construction business was the first to break ground and begin building in the new addition.

Lights and Roping hung for Christmas

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
January 7, 2020 5:11 am

November 16th, 2019Maren Redlinger Co-Reporter 2019-20 Lights and Roping were held on November 16th, 2019 at 9:00 am. The Vinton Shellsburg FFA Chapter and the Vinton Shellsburg NHS Chapter along with many adult volunteers were responsible for putting up holiday lights and roping for businesses around Vinton.

Undecking the Halls

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 7, 2020 4:54 am

It's that time of year, when it's time to pack up all of the Christmas decorations, and resume our normal lives, until next year. Saturday morning found area volunteers and students taking down the greenery around the downtown area, returning it to business as usual.

Vinton welcomes the Former Vice President Joe Biden

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 6, 2020 5:23 pm

With the caucuses in Iowa on the radar of every presidential candidate’s mind, Vinton has had the opportunity to host some of the bigger candidates in the race.

Faces of Benton County Nominees: Dan and Alice Stramer

VINTON TODAY
January 6, 2020 2:55 am

Meet Dan and Alice Stramer, Watkins residents who together have spent close to fifteen years spreading joy throughout Benton County (and beyond!) by playing Santa and Mrs.