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Fundraisers established for the Meyer Family following fire that destroys home
The Meyer family of Shellsburg has lost everything in the fire that completely destroyed their home in Shellburg at about 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.Six family members lived in the home, including ... Iowa Public Information Board Upholds Complaints
The Iowa Public Information Board met on Thursday, to address complaints filed by Benton County residents. The board deals with complaints concerning Iowa law specifically those dealing with Chapters ... FFA Spaghetti Dinner Serves Up Excitement
By: Co-Reporter Izzie Birker The Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter recently held its annual Spaghetti Dinner event in the high school commons during a home basketball game on Tuesday, February 6th. Both... Benton County Veterans Affairs Executive Director Resigns, Seeking Applications
Benton County Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications for the position of Director. Current Director, Cara Martin has served just under three years in the county position. On February 1, 2024,...
Cookies will help a family fight for someone else
When the community loses a member of its own, and that member is gone way too early, it hits everyone. It doesn't matter if you know the person or not, chances are you know at least one member of the ... BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT
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BENTON COUNTY CARE FACILITY FARM LAND FOR RENT
38 Acres more or less
All tillable
TERMS: CASH
All that part of the East one-half of the SE ¼ of Section 22 in Taylor Township lying south ...
Two injured in Shellsburg fire on Saturday morning
There were two injured in a house fire in Shellsburg early on Saturday morning. The fire was located in the 100 block of Grove Street in Shellsburg. The injured were taken by helicopter to ... Opportunity for community input on school facility planning
Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg School District are encouraged to attend events on February 20, March 14Residents of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District will have an opportunity to prov...
Belle Plaine Native Chekal Recognized as Senior Sailor of the Year
The Navy Office of Community Outreach announced that Belle Plaine native, Petty Officer 1st Class Blake Chekal, was named the Senior Sailor of the Year aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. This distin... Faith Independent Baptist Church Welcomes Everyone
The building known as Faith Independent Baptist Church, located at 911 D. Ave. in Vinton, has been holding services since it was built in 1882. Before it was a Baptist church, it was a Free Methodist ...