Vinton Shellburg Student Taryn Martin attends Iowa HOBY Leadership Seminar

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 10, 2024 10:51 pm

Taryn Martin, a Vinton-Shellsburg sophomore, was selected to attend the 2024 Iowa Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Seminar at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Conservation Station will be at the fair on Friday evening, June 21

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
June 10, 2024 9:49 pm

If you plan to attend the Benton County Fair on Friday, June 21, from 4-7:00 p.m. "The Conservation Station" will be on the grounds sharing a program about water conservation.

Iowans Encouraged to Visit Farmers Markets, Vouchers for Low-Income Seniors

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
June 10, 2024 2:59 pm

Low-income seniors and WIC recipients can use vouchers to purchase fresh, local and nutritious produce at participating vendorsAs summer kicks off, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa families to visit and support the more than 200 farmers markets located across the state.

Fourth Victim Succumbs to Injuries Received During Attack

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 9, 2024 9:42 pm

The fourth victim in the attack that killed three others last Wednesday has died. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that Brent Brown, 34, passed away on Friday according to the Johnson County Medical Examiner.

Virginia Gay Hospital Welcomes Euan MacGregor as New CEO

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 9, 2024 9:03 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital is proud to announce the appointment of Euan MacGregor as its new CEO. With a distinguished background in both the military and healthcare administration, Mr.

Benton County Fair Queen Bio: Grayce McClintock

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
June 9, 2024 6:10 pm

My name is Grayce McClintock, I recently graduated from Vinton-Shellsburg High School and am attending Iowa State University this fall, and majoring in Agricultural Studies.

Benton County Fair Queen Bio: Olivia Hanson

BENTON COUNTY FAIR
June 9, 2024 6:10 pm

My name is Olivia Hanson and I live just outside of LaPorte City, Iowa. I am the daughter of Robert and Maureen Hanson and I am the 5th of 6 kids in my family.

Vinton Woman victim in Linn County Triple Murder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 6, 2024 3:20 pm

On Wednesday by night, the Linn County Sheriff's Department responded to a call in the 3600 block of East Otter Road, north of Robins. As a result of the call, according to police reports, Luke Wade Truesdell, 34 of Marion was arrested and has been charged with one count of attempted murder and three counts of First Degree Murder.

$7.8 Million in Grants to Help Connect Iowans to Critical Services

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
June 6, 2024 1:32 pm

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced  $7.8 million for 17 projects  that will  improve public transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals.

Vinton Public Library asks for a few minutes of your time

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
June 6, 2024 1:13 pm

Annual community surveys are an important part of our library's strategic planning process. Please take a moment to tell us how we're doing with our library programming for adults and kids!https://www.