Dear Veteran: Thank you -- Tilford students write to Honor Flight veterans

VINTON TODAY
May 17, 2018 12:00 am

The tradition of teaching Vinton-Shellsburg students to honor veterans continued with Tuesday's Honor Flight, where local vets participating in the trip to Washington, D.

VSEA names Sarah Mathis Teacher of the Year; honors four retirees

VINTON TODAY
May 17, 2018 12:00 am

Lindsey Otto joins Sarah Mathis as she reads a card written by members of the VS Sole Sisters, congratulating Mathis on her Teacher of the Year award.

Final growing season for Old School Produce; Elwicks sell property to Benton County

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2018 12:00 am

Mike and Cindy Elwick have announced that 2018 will be the final growing season for Old School Produce. The couple has agreed to sell the north half of the former West Early Childhood building to Benton County, and the land on which the garden grows.

ISU Extension in Benton County Commemorates 100 Years with Book Highlighting It"™s History

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2018 12:00 am

One hundred years ago, in 1918, the Benton County Farm Bureau and Iowa State College, now Iowa State University collaborated together to bring the Extension Service to Benton County.

V-S FFA Year in Review

VINTON TODAY
May 15, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_text] V-S FFA Member Applies for State Office By: Franki Evans, Co-Reporter Madeline Moen, our 2017-2018 Treasurer, represented our chapter as a State Officer Candidate in hopes of achieving one of the three eligible positions on the state officer team of nine.

U.S. Attorney Thanks All Law Enforcement Officers Serving Iowa Communities

VINTON TODAY
May 15, 2018 12:00 am

Each day, thousands of law enforcement officers serve the public across the state of Iowa. These officers stand on the front lines in our communities.

V-S FFA Year in Review

VINTON TODAY
May 15, 2018 12:00 am

[et_pb_section bb_built="1"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] V-S FFA Member Applies for State Office By: Franki Evans, Co-Reporter Madeline Moen, our 2017-2018 Treasurer, represented our chapter as a State Officer Candidate in hopes of achieving one of the three eligible positions on the state officer team of nine.

In Memoriam: Mike Ferguson, Pastor and Chief Deputy

VINTON TODAY
May 14, 2018 12:00 am

Many have shared the image accompanying this story as a tribute and memorial to Deputy Ferguson. Benton County Chief Deputy Mike Ferguson, who has also served as a part-time pastor in area churches, passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on Monday.

Vinton-Shellsburg transportation director Randy Arndt

VINTON TODAY
May 14, 2018 12:00 am

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In Memoriam: Mike Ferguson, Pastor and Chief Deputy

VINTON TODAY
May 14, 2018 12:00 am

[caption id="attachment_20404" align="alignright" width="300"] Many have shared the image accompanying this story as a tribute and memorial to Deputy Ferguson.