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Serving for Success: FFA Members Raise $14,665 in Volunteer Auction
By: Co-Reporter, Abby McKennaOn March 31, 2026, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter hosted its annual Volunteer Auction, bringing together students and community members for one of the chapter’s bigge... BCHPC Announces K–12 Art Contest Honoring the Nation’s Birthday
The Benton County Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 K–12 Art Contest, inviting students across Benton County to celebrate the nation’s birthday th...
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Keep an Eye on the Sky
Be sure to pay attention to the weather from lunchtime until bedtime tonight. Watch for alerts that are sent and take them seriously. There is an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms th...
Foster Care Training Reform Bill signed by Governor Reynolds
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed state legislation and a joint proclamation with the federal Administration of Children and Families (ACF) which ai...
Iowans Asked to Comment on Iowa’s Application to Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) seeks public comment on the State of Iowa’s application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for...
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Vinton Cottage Garden Society donates to Benton County Conservation Foundation
Vinton Cottage Garden Society makes generous donation to Benton County Conservation Foundation for native plants around the Wildcat Bluff Recreation Area shelter.This planting will showcase some ...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 58th Flight to Washington, D.C.
Flight to include 90 veterans from across Eastern IowaOn Tuesday, April 21, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will depart on Flight #58, generously sponsored by Coots Materials Company. Since launching it...
Benton County man dies from injuries received in a crash on Monday night
A Benton County man has died after his vehicle collided with a semi-truck in the 7900 block of Highway 151 on Monday evening. The Iowa State Patrol responded to a call received at 5:06 p.m. A col...
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Seen around town: Too much of a good thing...and a bad thing
We're used to seeing trees down after wind...but here's something you don't often see. With all of the rain that we've had, it appears that this tree, next door to the Evergreen Cemetery, has some ver... St. Mary's Catholic Church part of Catholic Church's reorganization
The Archdiocese of Dubuque announced its plan to reorganize 160 parishes across Iowa into 24 pastorates beginning July 14, 2026. This yearlong “Journey in Faith” is aimed at strengthening evangeli...
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