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As families pause this Memorial Day weekend to remember and honor those who served our country, many may also be looking for meaningful ways to keep the memory of their veterans alive for future generations.

The Shellsburg American Legion Saturday morning breakfast is held each Saturday. The hours are 8 - 10 am. Click here to download the breakfast menu (PDF).

A Memorial Day Service will be held at the Bear Creek Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.The freewill donation breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.

Just a reminder that there will be no outbound email on Monday. I'll be uploading some things over the weekend so there might be a few things of interest.

There is a common thread woven through every Quilt of Valor ceremony, the belief among many veterans that someone else deserved the recognition more than they did.

Below you will find a link to our annual community survey. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to provide your responses. Gathering community feedback is one of our accreditation standards through the State Library of Iowa.

The Vinton Police Department is reminding residents to stay alert as scam messages and fraudulent phone calls continue circulating throughout the area — and even Police Chief Ted Paxton recently found himself targeted by scammers.

We are excited to launch the Little Miss Benton County Program — a fun and encouraging program designed to help girls build confidence, leadership skills, friendships, and a love for community involvement and agriculture! This program is open to youth in Benton County and will provide opportunities to participate in local events, represent agriculture, and grow in a supportive environment.

By Randy Scheel, PresidentBlue Creek Springtime MonarchsThe Blue Creek Springtime Monarchs and the Red Cedar Chapter of the Izaak Walton League hosted their annual event on Saturday May 16 at the Ike's facility north of Vinton.

Story Updated 5/18/26 with new information packet from the NWS.---Below is the weather packet from the National Weather Service concerning tonight's possible weather.