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Tilford Elementary Donates 472 boxes of Cereal

Andrea Townsley, Principal at Tilford Elementary spoke with me concerning the amazing amount of cereal collected by the staff and students at Tilford last month. Each month the students have a goal of...

Wildcat Bluff Recreation Expansion still seeking Matching Donations for Grant

Coe College is interested in checking it out to see if the spotted salamander and central newt is there. An Indian burial mound is on the property. And it's here in Benton County. Benton County Conser...

Hansen shares experiences at Benton County Emergency Management

Scott Hansen has worn many hats over the last 25 years. As the Coordinator of Emergency Management (EM) in Benton County, he's earned his pay when it comes to this job. As part of his intro to the loc...

Crash on Highway 150 results in fatality

An automobile accident on Friday afternoon at approximately 3:45 p.m. took the life of an Independence woman, Meghan Devane age 21. Devane was traveling north in her Jeep Patriot, on Highway 150, in t...

Vinton Lions Club members honored with years of service awards

The Vinton Lions Club congratulated the following member for their service.Congratulations to Mark Wilberg, 20 years; Bill Ortgiesen, 10 years; Ron Tippett, 20 years; Jerry Blank, 10 years and Ryan Da...

V-S March Lunch Menu

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Egg Your Yard for Easter!

Surprise your kids, neighbors or friends with pre-filled eggs hidden in their yard.Complete the form below to book your spot!Upon completing the form, please mail your payment to:Vinton-Shellsburg Hig...

Leaplings will be Celebrating their Quadrennial Birthdays Today!

Michelle Erickson officially turned 11 this year! For some of us, we WISH we didn't have a birthday every year which reminds us of how old we are. But for those having a Leap Year Birthday is a big deal to get to celebrate ON your birthday.She was on...

Vinton Police Department Log for Week of February 19-25, 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...

Benton Community School District to hold Special Election

The Benton Community School District will be holding its second special election vote on Tuesday to improve the Benton Community School District. The vote will be to decide if voters want to pass a Ph...