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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 greenhous... 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 brou... 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.... 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 al... 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 person... 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 El... 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 fr... 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 operati...
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 h...
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Brian Meeker, D.O. Continues Commitment to Our Community
We are proud to share that Dr. Brian Meeker will continue his role as a physician and leader at Vinton Family Medical Clinic for another three years! Since arriving in Vinton in 1992, Dr. Meeker has b...