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HACAP Food Reservoir, Bloomsbury Farm set to reveal 2024 corn maze design May 10
HACAP Food Reservoir and Bloomsbury Farm will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony May 10th at 1:30 PM at Bloomsbury Farm to reveal the design for Bloomsbury's annual corn maze, which will feature ... Shellsburg man arrested, charged with 1st Degree Murder
In a criminal complaint filed in Tama County Shellsburg resident, Huston William Danker, 27 was the second suspect arrested in connection with a 2021 murder of Ryan Roy Cooper of Traer.Iowa Division o... Vinton City Council Appoints Recker to 4th Ward Council Seat
The Vinton City Council heard from two candidates in their search to fill the 4th Ward City Council seat. The appointee would serve through 2025 until the next municipal election.First up was Jr Shemm... Former Benton Community Associate trial set for July
Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate at the middle/high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested and charged with phone dissemination of obscene materials to mi... V-S FFA Receives Several Honors at Iowa FFA State Convention!
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker From April 14th through April 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter went to the 96th Annual State FFA Leadership Conference. V-S FFA had over 50 members who went to th... NOTICE: Roadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024
NOTICEROADSIDE SPRAYINGRoadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024Signs Available for Native & Wildflower PlantsNO OTHER SIGNS WILL BE GIVEN(2024 Program will be spot spraying only)Benton County has a Do...
UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13
UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13If 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 th... Roadway Safety Tips for Motorists and Farmers during Planting Season
As temperatures rise, rural roadways will soon see an increase in farm equipmentPlanting season has begun with vigor, and it is crucial for motorists to be aware of safety precautions while sharing th... Power outage caused by lightning strike
In a conversation with Kevin Kirchner, the General Manager of the Light Plant he explained that the power outage in Vinton on Sunday was due to a lightning strike. Lightning struck in the area of Cele... Operation Quick Find for missing girl
An Operation Quick Find has been issued for Alison Kay Harris. Harris is 16 years old and last seen on April 25. She is a white female 5'1" and weighs approximately 115 pounds. She has blonde hair and...