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Science, Stems, and Success: VS FFA Competes at District CDEs
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn May 12th, 10 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the Northeast District Food Science and Floriculture Career Development Events at Hawkeye Communi... Notice to Bidders: Tree Replanting Program Project
Notice to BiddersPurpose:Qualified bidders may submit bids for the Benton County Tree Replanting Program, project located at the Atkins Roundhouse Area (7051 Ben/Ln Rd, Atkins, IA). The Owner of this ...
Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule
The Vinton Shellsburg Summer Meal Program Schedule is listed below:June 9th - June 30th July 7th - August 1st Meal locations are:Tilford Elementary:
Monday through Friday
Breakfast 8:00... Benton County 4-Hers Excel at 2025 State Livestock Triathlon
Note: Photo captions are at the end of the article.---Nineteen members of the Benton County 4-H Livestock Skills interest group had a highly successful weekend participating in the 2025 Iowa 4-H Lives... Pork in the Pantry Provides 75,000 Servings to Those in Need
County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,0...
Vinton Community Foundation Distributes $49,605.87 to Local Organizations
The Vinton Community Foundation Board of Directors has announced the distribution of $49,605.87 in grants to the following non-profit organizations serving the City of Vinton. Vinton S...
Applications being accepted for Parks and Recreation Director
The City of Vinton is currently seeking qualified individuals to apply for the position of Parks and Recreation Director.This management-level role requires a dynamic leader to oversee the planning, o...
FFA’s Got Talent: VS FFA hosts a Talent Show
By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Thursday May 22nd, Vinton-Shellsburg FFA hosted their 1st FFA Talent Show to highlight the many talents of FFA members. There were 16 different acts with 18 members partic... Benton Co. Pork Producers provide opportunity for some to show a pig at the Fair
Benton County Fairboard & Benton County Pork Producers introduce individuals with disabilities to animal agriculture with Bacon Buddies® programThe Benton County Pork Producers are working to giv... Asking once again....
Dear Vinton Today Readers,Rarely will you find me with a trembling chin and tears in my eyes...at the post office. But that's where I was this week. I had made my trip to the post office and was amaze...