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4th St. Diner in Need of an upright Freezer ASAP
UPDATE!We were fortunate to have several people reach out to us and we received a brand new freezer today. Simply amazing! I am overwhelmed with the positive support of the community members and your readers. We really appreciate it. —-The 4th St. Diner is in desperate need of an upright freezer to replace one that just died. If any readers have one in good working condition we would be interested in accepting it as a donation.
Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Plant Sale Grows Over $8,500 for Ag Program
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaThe Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter wrapped up a successful spring plant sale after three busy weekends in the high school greenhouse. With strong support from the greenhouse management class, students grew and sold a wide range of flowers, vegetables, hanging baskets, succulents, and even handmade wooden planter boxes built by Ag students.
Virginia Gay Hospital Honors Dedicated Employees at 2025 Service Awards Banquet
Virginia Gay Hospital proudly celebrated the commitment and dedication of its staff during the 2025 Annual Employee Awards Banquet, held at the Vinton Country Club on Wednesday evening. The event brought together staff, family, and leadership to recognize employees who have reached milestone anniversaries in their service to the hospital and community. Vinton Shellsburg Class of 2025
Vinton-Shellsburg High School Gym was a place of celebration on Sunday for the Class of 2025. The high school band played "Pomp and Circumstance: as the graduates filed in. There was a common theme. As they began their walk down the aisle, each graduate scanned the crowd looking for the ones that brought them to this place. As soon as their eyes connected, a smile would break out across the face of the one in the cap and gown. Vinton Parks and Recreation Director moving on to Hiawatha
In a note shared with his friends, Vinton's Parks and Recreation Department Director, Matt Boggess shared the following:Dear Vinton Friends and Neighbors,I want to share some personal news with you all. After many meaningful years serving as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Vinton, I’ve made the difficult decision to step down from my role, as I've accepted a new position as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Hiawatha.
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Roadside Chat - Pomp/Circumstance, Celebrate Wisely, Drive Sober
“We DID it!” screamed the Harvard Law School commencement speaker. In the classic comedy Legally Blonde, the lovable Elle Woods delivers a moving speech to classmates about passion and personal conviction spurred on by agonizing heartbreak.While Elle may be driven and ditsy, she’s also intelligent and wise under that graduation cap. Her father isn’t so smart, sloshing a full martini glass in her honor – during the ceremony. Students Explore Agriculture at Benton County’s Third Grade Ag Day
By: Co-Reporter Sophia Newton On April 30th, 2025, the Third Grade Ag Day was held at the Benton County Fairgrounds, welcoming third-grade students from across Benton County. Students from Tilford Elementary and neighboring school districts rotated through a series of hands-on educational stations, each led by members of the Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton Community, and Belle Plaine FFA chapters. Local student honored as 'Best of the Class'
Addy Chvala from Vinton-Shellsburg CSD was honored as a member of the 2025 Best of the Class. KWWL and the University of Northern Iowa recognized valedictorians or top graduating seniors from across eastern Iowa at a celebration on Saturday, May 3rd at Maucker Union on the UNI campus.KWWL Midwest Region Director of Sales Kelly Jones noted “KWWL is proud to be associated with an event that shines a light on these outstanding students, their families, and schools.
Notice: Benton Co. accepting applications for Veterans Affairs Commission
NoticeThe Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and over sees operations of the Benton County Veterans Affairs Department. This position is a 3-year term. The individual interested in this position will be filling this seat until the end of the term which is June 30, 2028.
A Week to Thank Our Hometown Heroes
This week, as flags quietly wave in the spring breeze and sirens echo with a little more reverence, Vinton joins communities across the country in observing National Police Week, a time set aside to honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of our nation’s law enforcement officers.First established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, National Police Week is more than a line on the calendar—it’s a heartfelt reminder of the critical role these men and women play in the safety and strength of our communities.
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