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Severe Weather expected Today (Friday) and Sunday
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● Severe weather is possible this morning and
again this afternoon and evening. Damaging
winds to 70 mph, large hail to the size of
quarters, and tornadoes are possible.
● Sev... Candidate Resume: Kellie VanRee for Supervisor
Since I submitted my background information in a prior article, I would like to take the opportunity to explain why I am the best candidate for Benton County Supervisor. My goals are simple and are an...
No Email on May 27 and 28
Due to Memorial Day, there will be no outbound email on Monday or Tuesday, May 27th and 28th. However, there will be posts added I'm sure on those days, but not as many as there usually are. Anyt...
Volunteer Auction Funds V-S FFA Activities
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Monday, April 8th the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held their annual Volunteer Auction. At this event, members can sign up to volunteer their time within the community... Some of our beautiful Dahlias at the plant sales!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThis year plant sales took place on April 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, May 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, and 16th. In the greenhouse this year, there were many differe... Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekend
Storm damage and flooding impact some Iowa state parks for Memorial Day weekendSeveral Iowa state parks have been impacted by recent heavy rains and storms, causing closures in some areas. Visitors ar...
Local churches are calling for volunteers to help staff summer lunch program
The Vinton Area Ministerial Association, on behalf of the Vinton Shellsburg Community School District summer lunch program is calling for volunteers! Starting June 3rdon Monday through Frid...
V-S FFA Shows Skills at District Ag Mechanics
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, April 24th members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Calmar for the annual District Ag Mechanics Career Development Event. Two teams of three ... 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...