VINTON — Cub Scout Pack 47 is holding a fundraiser this spring, in an effort to remember, honor and connect local veterans. They are giving folks a chance to “send flags and show love to our community.” They are encouraging folks to flag a family member, friend, neighbor or veteran’s yard on…
VINTON — Although a bit longer than the one before, it was another quick meeting for the Vinton City Council on Thursday, April 11th. All council members were present, as well as Mayor Maynard, who presided. There were no citizen’s input comments, either in person or virtually during the meeting.
WEST DES MOINES – Nominations are now open for the 2024 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year. Now in its 73rd year, this prestigious honor has been awarded to celebrate conservation progress among select Iowa farmers who are committed to exceptional environmental stewardship and conservation…
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Kayla Griffith from Vinton and her sister Alyssa are both currently volunteers at a hospital in Accra, Ghana. We had a chance to talk to Kayla this noon on Zoom and here is the video.
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VINTON — All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal
SHELLSBURG — We were glad the rain had stopped and we could have our meet; none of the teams was used to playing in wet conditions, so this was a good day to find out how we would do. Solon is loaded this year, so their score was no surprise. Senior Tori Elwick was the VS medalist and also h…
VINTON — The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette soccer team celebrated making the Class 1A rankings Friday night in style.
VINTON — Youth will be served, eventually, but for now it’s a learning process for Coach Kyle McAbee’s young Vinton-Shellsburg soccer team.
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Staying active is an important part of managing diabetes. Here are some easy, low-impact workouts that can be beneficial for individuals with diabetes:
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November marks National Diabetes Month, an annual observance aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and promoting education on prevention and management strategies. With the prevalence of diabetes on the rise worldwide, it is crucial to understand the risk factors and take proactive steps towards a healthier, diabetes-free future.