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Vinton Police Department Log for Week of April 29-May 5, 2024
All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney's Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the Defendant is presumed innocent, unless proven guilty. Intrastate...
Stacy Diveley found guilty on Six Charges
In September of 2022 a Shellsburg couple, Jeffrey and Stacy Dively, were arrested on several crimes involving children.
The first of these charges were brought to trial this week in the case of Stacy... Area Students Recognized by Governor Reynolds for Academic Excellence
The following students were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 28 at... University of Iowa encampment Disbanded
By Brooklyn DraisyAn encampment set up by pro-Palestine activists on the University of Iowa campus was dismantled within half an hour by university, county and state police.University of Iowa Action f...
State Auditor releases report on the Iowa Veteran's Home
Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report of recommendations on the Iowa Veterans Home for the year ended June 30, 2022. A copy of this report is below.{{{22_Iowa_Vets_Home_FINAL.pd...
Lutheran Home residents visited by Tilford's Kindergartners
On a perfect spring morning last week, Kindergarten students from Tilford Elementary made their way to the Lutheran Home to entertain the residents. Lois Martin led the children in the outdoor concert... First Annual Lions Club Foundation Pickleball Fun Day a smashing success
The students were absolute aces! The event, organized in collaboration with Matt Boggess, VPRD Director and Lions Club members saw enthusiastic participation from middle school students, Lions Club me... Iowa Department of Education has trouble doing the math
The Iowa Department of Education did a little homework on some of the stats that they've been sharing for more than a decade. They checked their math and found that the actual graduation rate is lower... Benton County Community Foundation’s Impacts Highlighted in 2023 Annual Report
The Benton County Community Foundation’s 2023 annual report is now available on the Community Foundation’s website at www.bentonccf.org. The report highlights key impacts made and lists...
U.S. Justice Department threatens court challenge to Iowa immigration law
By Robin OpsahlThe U.S. Department of Justice intends to file a lawsuit against an Iowa law making illegal immigration a state crime if the law remains in effect, a top official wrote in a letter to G...