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Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams at Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon
Congratulations to Benton County’s Livestock Skills Teams who represented our county well at the Iowa State 4-H Livestock Triathlon! Following are the result highlights: Livestock JudgingJunior tea... VGH CEO, Michele Schoonover, Announces Retirement After 44 Years of Service
After an illustrious 44-year career dedicated to healthcare excellence, Michele Schoonover, CEO of Virginia Gay Hospital, has announced her retirement. Schoonover, a native of Waterloo, Iowa, and a re... Vinton-Shellsburg among 3 Iowa groups awarded $50,000 grants to fight drug abuse
By Jack O'ConnorTwo school districts and a drug prevention group each received a five-year, $50,000 drug prevention and treatment grant that they plan to use to tackle youth drug abuse.The Comprehensi...
Elberon woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing from City of Clutier
Former Clutier City Clerk Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Federal Prison for Stealing from the CityA woman who formerly worked as the city clerk for the City of Clutier, Iowa, and who committed wire ...
Application for Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission
NoticeThe Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operatio...
Candidate Forum Dist. 1 Supervisor Candidates - Lillibridge, Tippett, VanRee
There are three candidates running for Benton County Sheriff. Below are the statements made by our candidates. Questions were asked by the public. If the name was clear on the audio recording of those... Candidate Forum Summary Supervisor Candidates for District 3 - Bierschenk & Volz
There are two candidates running for Benton County Sheriff. Below are the statements made by our candidates. Questions were asked by the public. If the name was clear on the audio recording of those w... Candidate Forum Summary Sheriff Candidates - Paxton & Upah
There are two candidates running for Benton County Sheriff. Below are the statements made by our candidates. Questions were asked by the public. If the name was clear on the audio recording of those w... Shellsburg Man Enters Guilty Plea
Huston William Danker, 26, entered a guilty plea to first degree murder in connection to the death of Ryan Cooper. Cooper was a resident of Traer in 2021 when he was killed. The plea was entered befor... Students go into summer with something to read
Vinton-Shellsburg fourth graders were the grateful recipients of books for their summer reading pleasure. An incredible collection was donated last week to help them leap into summer reading! John Arn...