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School Board election: No contested races; Kirkwood bond issue
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.
In Vinton-Shellsburg, three inc...
5 B"™s fundraising event for Dysart trailhead improvements held last week
The 5 B's fundraising event for Dysart trailhead improvements was held Sat. Aug. 19, 2017. Seventeen people rode in the poker run from Vinton to Dysart on the Old Creamery Nature Trail. An educat...
New Postmaster Schlueter takes oath in Vinton
John Schlueter, left, recited the Oath of Office as is now the new Vinton Postmaster.
A unique ceremony took place near the steps of the Vinton Post Office on Wednesday morning, when John Schluete... Dozens of VS Kindergarten students experience first day of school, with help from teachers, parents and siblings
Friday was Day 1 for Shellsburg Elementary Kindergarten students, as well as for their teacher, Emily Hanson. Mrs. Hanson is pictured leading her children in a song to help them get the wiggles out s... Coralee and June Bodeker Create Winning Drawing, Poem and Conservation Message Competition
Coralee Bodeker of Vinton, also a volunteer for the Buchanan County Conservation Board, won the Best in Show for the state of Iowa in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition in grades 7-9.
Th... Stolen vehicle leads to manhunt in Vinton; suspect still at-large
The Benton County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen vehicle that ended up in a ditch just outside the Vinton city limits on Wednesday, near West 5th turns into 59th Street. Deputies, alon...
Things to do in Vinton this weekend: Boomtown/Special Olympics Benefit Ride
Boomtown/Boomfest and the annual Special Olympics Benefit Ride are two of the evnts coming up this weekend, along with the season opener for the Vinton-Shellsburg football team, with the Vikings trave...
Sommerfelt Places in Best Feeder Calves Awarded in Iowa State Fair Show
Cattle farms from across the Midwest were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show judged Saturday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.
Complete results below:
Angus Purebred...
Stephenson & Rundlett Grow Award-Worthy Whiskers To Win Titles in Iowa State Fair Contest
Men from across the state entered their prized whiskers in the Beard Growing contest held Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Among the ribbon-winners were two local guys.
Complete results below:
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