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CLOSURE OF IOWA 150 WEST OF URBANA BEGINS ON FRIDAY, MAY 31

If you drive on Iowa 150 near Urbana you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction...

Samantha Bevans in Court on Charges of 1st Degree Murder

Samantha Bevans charged with first degree murder faces trial this week in Benton County Samantha Faith Bevans, 34 formerly of Palo, will face a jury trial in Benton County District Court this week. Jury selection was held on Monday, with 110 jurors being summoned.Charged with first-degre...

3rd Graders Increase Awareness at Ag Day

Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members Cooper McClintock and Ben Buhr answer questions about swine production at 3rd Grade Ag Day. By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerThe annual 3rd Grade Ag Day event was held at the fairgrounds on Wednesday, May 1st. 3rd graders from schools in Benton County were invited to participate in the rotations...

Vinton-Shellsburg faces Civil Lawsuit

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has been notified of a lawsuit filed by Melinda (Mindy) McClintock, an employee of the school. In the lawsuit, McClintock is requesting a judgment be enter...

Crash in Missouri injures Dysart Woman

A single vehicle crash involving a 2014 Polaris RAZR was traveling on private property south of Bevier, Missouri  in Macon County, when the driver lost control. The vehicle was traveling on a hill an...

Primary Election: What is the Primary Election?

What is the Primary Election?The Primary Election is held for the members of political parties to nominate candidates for the General Election. Party Affiliation The biggest difference between th...

CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON BEGINS TODAY, MONDAY, MAY 13

Updated: April 30 If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rap...

Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At Fareway

Say “Yes!” To Rounding Up At FarewayFor the week of Monday, May 13th through Saturday, 18th, you will have the opportunity to support your local Salvation Army Service Extension Unit.Please say ...

Vinton-Shellsburg Seniors receive approximately $150,000 in Scholarships

Vinton-Shellsburg High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients received approximately $150,000 in scholarship awards at this year's awards night. Each year, the community rallies around the graduates to s...

4th St. Diner in search of Rhubarb: Update

Update:A hearty Thank You for all the rhubarb donations and offers of rhubarb donations for our meal program.  We are so blessed to be in a supportive community.  We have received ...