Farmers Mercantile Hall -Sidewalk Renovation Project

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2024 7:41 pm

Many of you are familiar with the Farmers Mercantile Hall in Garrison. The location provides hours of entertainment for those who love to spend an afternoon enjoying various types of music organized at the venue.

Highway 218 is now open!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2024 10:38 am

Roadwork on Highway 218 north of Vinton is now complete!

Benton County Board of Supervisor Notes 7/16/24

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 17, 2024 10:25 am

The Benton County Board of Supervisors called their regular Tuesday meeting to order. Present were Rick Primmer, Tracy Seeman and Gary Bierschenk.Most discussion was held at the end of the meeting concerning a fifth week of vacation for long-term employees.

Open House planned for ECICOG Housing Opportunities in Atkins July 21

VINTON TODAY
July 16, 2024 11:45 am

The United Way of Iowa recently released its “United Way ALICE” report for Iowa.    In 2021 the report documents 10,075 households in Benton County.

Highway 150 west of Urbana is now Open

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 15, 2024 1:29 pm

Traffic has resumed on Highway 150 just east of Prairie Creek Church. The new bridge construction has been completed and there is no longer a detour on the road.

Incoming Storm this Afternoon and Heat Advisory for Today

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 15, 2024 11:41 am

Benton County Emergency Management released the following information concerning incoming weather for today, July 15, 2024.  There is a heat advisory for this area with a heat index of 100 ° to 110 °.

Hansen retires following 25 Year Career

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 14, 2024 12:52 pm

After 25 years as the Benton County Emergency Management Coordinator, Scott Hansen, will finally not have to worry about the weather. Or flooding. Or whether or not he should sound the tornado sirens.

VSCSD Facility Update

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
July 12, 2024 11:21 am

Dear Vinton-Shellsburg Staff and Community,I am writing to provide an update on our ongoing facilities planning process, which has been a significant focus for our district as we strive to support the success of all students and staff through improved infrastructure.

Shellsburg Couple Arrested, a Second Time

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 12, 2024 10:47 am

A second set of arrests were carried out by the Benton County Sheriff's Department for a married couple from Shellsburg.  Stacy Diveley was arrested on the same charge that brought her a prison term just a week earlier.

Join Us in the Fight on World Day Against Trafficking July 30

SECRETARY OF STATE
July 11, 2024 7:52 pm

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action against the scourge of human trafficking. At the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office, we are passionate about addressing this issue that often goes unnoticed, with survivors too often falling through the cracks of our society.