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JAKES Day presents area children with opportunities to learn in a fun setting
The Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs (Benton County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation) held the annual JAKES Day on Saturday, at the Izaak Walton facility north of Vinton. Kids age 17 and under were taught about wildlife, courtesy of Benton County Conservation. Following some inside education, the kids were invited to step outside and try their hand at trap shooting, archery and target practice with . VFW Chapter 8884 presents check to Red Cedar Shooters
The area VFW Post 8884 presented a check to the Vinton-Shellsburg Trap Team, known as the Red Cedar Shooters. The VFW Post, held a breakfast to raise funds to help the area students purchase necessary equipment and supplies for the area chapter.The Red Cedar Shooters Vinton-Shellsburg Trap Team is for students in grades 6-12 attending the Vinton-Shellsburg School district. GoVS Mugs Sales Begin August 19
GoVS (Generating Opportunities for Viking Scholars) is once again selling refillable mugs. The $20 purchase price of the mug will give mug holders unlimited free refills of coffee or fountain pop at John's Qwik Stop from August 19 to December 25, 2021.With the support of John's Qwik Stop, the mugs will be available for purchase on Thursday, August 19. Ethics-Rule Violations could cost area Lawyer Law License
By Clark KauffmanAn eastern Iowa attorney is facing a possible revocation of his law license for allegedly misappropriating client funds and neglecting clients' legal matters.The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board has charged attorney John Karl Fischer, of the Fischer Law Firm in Vinton, with more than a dozen ethics-rule violations. The Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa conducted a hearing on the matter and recently recommended to the court that Fischer's license be revoked.
New Vinton-Shellsburg Teachers Welcomed
This year the Vinton Kiwanis and Lions Clubs welcomed the new teachers who will begin teaching at the Vinton Shellsburg School District.Keith Ervin opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and the singing of God bless America. Denny Gardemann of the Vinton Kiwanis Club and Dennis Lasaur of the Vinton Lions Club each welcomed the group to the luncheon. Veterans Affairs Director meets with Area Veterans
"I am LOVING my job. Really truly. It's been such a pleasure to meet everyone and help them get the services and benefits they need and deserve," said Cara Martin, the new Veteran's Affairs Director. Martin began her new job in Benton
County at the end of May. Located in the Benton County Service Center, located at 811 D Ave, Suite 34, Martin has hit the ground running. 1 year after the Derecho
Monday, August 10, 2020, started out with a storm warning. Not sure what to expect, everyone was keeping an eye out the window. Once again, just a little past the 10 year anniversary of the last derecho on July 11, 2010, Benton County got hit, again, by straight-line winds. In every emergency, our go-to is, "Call 911!" A story from last year captured what those at the end of those calls went through trying to get help to everyone in need. Birker and Gray Graduate from Marine Bootcamp
Only 8% of the Marine Corps is made up of active enlisted women. Of that 8%, two of Vinton-Shellsburg's graduates have enlisted and have recently graduated from the Marine Bootcamp Base in Parris Island, South Carolina.Madi Gray, daughter of Steve and Shelly Gray is one of those enlistees. Gray said that her experiences have been amazing so far. "I have met so many great people along the way that have taught me so many different things," she said. Boomtown 2021: Back on Track, August 28
It's full steam ahead for Boomtown 2021 after plans for the 2020 event were derailed due to the global pandemic.Vinton Unlimited, in alliance with the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association (IPA), and presenting sponsor Farmers Savings Bank & Trust, will welcome thousands of visitors to Vinton on Saturday, August 28.After the train wreck we know as 2020, it seems fitting to get Back on Track with the most talked about feature of Boomtown: The Pyro Train Wreck. The Eagle has landed...but not for long!
A few weeks ago we shared a story about an injured eagle that was captured on the Gary and Jill Marlow property north of Vinton. The Iowa State Conservation Officer for Benton County, a branch of the Department of Natural Resources, Pat Jorgensen assisted the bird was able to get the bird rehabilitated at RARE, an organization that helps with injured animals.