Market Meat Goats Win Honors at Iowa State Fair 4-H Show

VINTON TODAY
August 30, 2017 12:00 am

Max Petzenhauser of Story County exhibited the Grand Champion Market Meat Goat in the 4-H Market Meat Goat show judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Izaak Walton dedicates trap shooting area in memory of Butch Tilson

VINTON TODAY
August 30, 2017 12:00 am

Morris "Butch" Tilson William Keller joins Jeff, Drake and Devon Tilson in dedicating the newest trap house to Butch Tilson. When, during the final years of his life, Morris "Butch" Tilson watched the Red Cedar Shooters trap team grow, he realized there was a big need.

Birker dairy to resume milking operation, hire four, nine months after fire

VINTON TODAY
August 30, 2017 12:00 am

The new Birker dairy building; a sign is under way for the front above the entrance. Owen Birker, pictured with his dad, Jeff, explores the brand new, 24-stall milking station that will see its first use at the new Birker dariy farm building on Thursday.

Aleric Weber Among State Fair Spelling Contest Winners

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2017 12:00 am

Elementary-aged children from across the state squared off in the Youth Spelling Bee sponsored by JACK'S ® Pizza, judged Friday, August 11, at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Chapters Across the State Sweep Iowa State Fair FFA and 4-H Dairy Show

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2017 12:00 am

Scotty Young of Epworth won Supreme FFA Exhibitor and Lyon Lakaya of North Cedar claimed Top Cow Production Record in the FFA and 4-H Dairy Show judged Saturday, August 19th at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Kids Pull Big Weight in Iowa State Fair Contest

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2017 12:00 am

Young Fairgoers pedaled their way to success in the Pedal Power Pull held Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. In the Pedal Power Pull, kids attempt to pedal a mini tractor 40 feet (a "full pull") pulling a box weighing 80 pounds for 4-year-olds to 260 pounds for 11-year-olds.

Vikings suffer key injuries in loss at CPU

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2017 12:00 am

Justin Coots, right, consoles Coleson Phelps after Phelps left Friday's game with a concussion. The Vinton-Shellsburg varsity football season endured a rough start on Friday, with the Vikings losing two more starting seniors to injuries in a 37-7 loss at Center Point Urbana.

Viking fans hear school fight song -- from opponent's marching band

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2017 12:00 am

The CPU band returns to its own sideline after playing the VS fight song for VS fans before Friday's football game in Center Point. Vinton-Shellsburg football bans are accustomed to hearing "On Winsconsin," the VS fight song, from a band wearing black, gold and white uniforms at home football games.

BDG meeting to include discussion on commercial housing, new home construction rebate program

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2017 12:00 am

The Benton Development Group is excited to announce two special guests for their next meeting scheduled Wednesday, August 30that 7 pm at the Van Horne Community Center (500 1stAve next to the Fire Station).

School Board election: No contested races; Kirkwood bond issue

VINTON TODAY
August 28, 2017 12:00 am

School Board elections will take place throughout Iowa on Tuesday, Sept. 12, but there are no contested races in Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton Community or Belle Plaine.