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Food Pantry thanks Postal Carriers
The Benton County Pantry and Wesley Church Pantry would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU for the generous donations of shelf-stable food. A BIG THANK YOU to the postal carriers who sponsored it and wor...
Candidate Resume: Lance Lillibridge for Supervisor
Leadership. Integrity. Trust.Four years ago, I was asked by many people if I would consider running for Benton County Supervisor. My answer was. "No." I had committed my time to the Iowa Corn Gr...
Iowa State Patrol releases statement in wake of devastating tornado
May 21, 2024At 8:30 p.m. on May 21, 2024, Sgt. Alex Dinkla, the Iowa State Patrol public information officer, held a press conference in Adair County in the wake of a devastating tornado: "Earlier to...
Barb Winsor, a Difference Maker
Barb Winsor, President of our Sports Boosters, was recognized as a Difference Maker. Barb has been part of Sports Boosters for 22 years! You have likely seen Barb in the concession stand at any event ... Seatbelt laws help to save lives
This reminder brought to you by the Vinton Police Department. "Seat belt laws and enhanced enforcement increase seat belt use, thereby reducing crash-related injuries. Seat belt use reduces serio... Candidate Resume: Ted Paxton for Sheriff
Experience and Qualifications· 28/29 years of Law Enforcement Experience – Albion, Eldora, Vinton· 17 years as a Chief of Police· 23 years of Volunteer Fire Fighter - combined· Fiscally responsi...
V-S FFA Finishing the Year with Annual FFA Banquet!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker The annual Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Banquet took place on Saturday, May 4th at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. Before the meal, President Andrew Pingenot welcomed all of... VS June Menu
{{{June_2024_Menu.pdf}}}... Eastern Iowa Honor Flight announces 51st flight to Washington DC
Flight to include 88 veterans
On Tuesday, May 28, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch
Flight #51. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 50 flights have
transported 4...
If you love your family, remind them to buckle up!
"The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to support the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It, Don’t Risk It&n...