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2024 Soil & Water Conservation Poster Contest

  1.   Competition is open to Benton County students in Kindergarten through the 12th grade.  Students should submit their entries to the Benton Soil & Water Conservation ...

Benton County accepting applications for Benton Co. Veterans Affairs Commission

The Benton County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the Benton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This is a three-member commission that provides guidance and oversees operations of ...

Iowa Secretary of Ag Visits area Farm

Everyone has a bucket list of sorts, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is no different. Last week, during the snowstorm, he was able to check one of those items off his list. He made a stop ...

V-S parents receive notice of possible threat

Parents of middle school students in the Vinton-Shellsburg School District received notice that a student had issued a threat on Monday. However, the school reassured parents that the threat had been ...

The Nature of things Spring 2024 Newsletter

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Special Email

I missed a couple of timely items for the Vinton Shellsburg School District so I am sending out this email with a special update as well on action taken by the Benton County Supervisors....

Update: The Supervisors have changed tomorrow's agenda

For unknown reasons, the Auditor item which was previously on the agenda for tomorrow has been removed from the meeting with the Benton County Supervisors. However, topic number 15 at 9:30 A...

Here's a chance to "Flag" someone while supporting area Cub Scouts

There are so many things about America that are wonderful but oftentimes we can find ourselves losing sight of these reasons in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is important to recognize the...

Vinton Food Pantry Receives Donation from Knights of Columbus

Pictured: Craig Ollinger, Rob Levis, Judy Neal, Elaine Bearbower and Greg Walston The Vinton Food Pantry received a donation from the local  Marian Council 3893 Knights of Columbus in the amount of $700. The money will go toward the purchase of supplies for the pantry. On...

Garrison Cemetery Annual Meeting, April 4

The Garrison Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at the Garrison Public Library on April 4 at 2:00 PM.All Shareholders are invited to attend this meeting.Any questions can be directed to ...