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State Auditor Rob Sand Releases a Report on the City of Shellsburg

Auditor of State Rob Sand released an agreed-upon procedures report on the City of Shellsburg, Iowa for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.  A copy of the complete report is below...

Samanta Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 1 (Family Testimony and Medical Examiner)

Vinton Today - Samanatha Bevans Trial: Day 1Mr. BevansIn the second day of testimony in the murder trial of Jodie Bevans, Bevans' husband Mike continued his testimony. Upon his entry into the courtroo...

Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 2 (Witness and Technology)

Special Agent Holly Witt demonstrates the ability to track cell phones in real time tracking phones traveling from Cedar Rapids to North Liberty Vinton Today - Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 1Vinton Today - Samanta Bevans Trial: Day 2, Part 1 (Family Testimony)WitnessJayson Wells a native of Center Point was called to testify next.He first met Sam...

Chaplain Reeves assists with Disaster in Nebraska

When you think of our local Salvation Army service unit, you may think about financial assistance, providing meals for the homeless, providing snacks and hydration for first responders at a scene, or ...

May 20-June 2, 2024 Click It, Don't Risk It

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&nb...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of May 6-12, 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. Intrasta...

Bacon Buddies Return to Benton County

The Benton County Fair will once again host Bacon Buddies® in the Swine Arena on Friday, June 21 at 3:00 p.m.Persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability up to age 23 are paired with ...

Proposed Road Construction plans are being made for 2025-2029

Draft FY 2025-29 Iowa Transportation Improvement Program presented to the Iowa Transportation Commission Today.-The Iowa Department of Transportation presented the Iowa Transportation Commission with ...

Samantha Bevans Trial: Day 1

Day one of the Samantha Bevans trial began with opening arguments from the Assistant Iowa Attorney General, Monty Platz and seated with him was Benton County Assistant Attorney Tim Dille. Representing...

Vinton-Shellsburg Retirees and Award Winners to be honored today 5/15/24 4:00 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg Retireesand Award Winnerswill be honored at a public open-house receptionWednesday, May 15, 2024,from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.at Vinton Skate Center*There will be a brief program at 4:30. ...