By: Co-Reporter, Izzie BirkerOn Wednesday, April 24th members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter traveled to Calmar for the annual District Ag Mechanics Career Development Event.

The Benton County Pantry and Wesley Church Pantry would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU for the generous donations of shelf-stable food. A BIG THANK YOU to the postal carriers who sponsored it and worked extra hard to deliver it.

Leadership. Integrity. Trust.Four years ago, I was asked by many people if I would consider running for Benton County Supervisor. My answer was.  "No.

May 21, 2024At 8:30 p.m. on May 21, 2024, Sgt. Alex Dinkla, the Iowa State Patrol public information officer, held a press conference in Adair County in the wake of a devastating tornado:  "Earlier today, the town of Greenfield was struck by a devastating tornado.

Barb Winsor, President of our Sports Boosters, was recognized as a Difference Maker. Barb has been part of Sports Boosters for 22 years! You have likely seen Barb in the concession stand at any event you have attended because she works almost every single home game of all sports that offer concessions.

This reminder brought to you by the Vinton Police Department. "Seat belt laws and enhanced enforcement increase seat belt use, thereby reducing crash-related injuries.

Experience and Qualifications · 28/29 years of Law Enforcement Experience — Albion, Eldora, Vinton · 17 years as a Chief of Police · 23 years of Volunteer Fire Fighter - combined · Fiscally responsible with tax dollars · Benton County Resident since 2014 · Husband and Father of 6 children — Wife BeAnn, Mitchell 28, Stephen 25, Nicolas 21, Haedon 11, Korban 10, Lyndon 6Priorities and Goals · Enhance community engagement in rural Benton Countyo Assign a deputy to our townships, get to know their trustees and clerks.

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  The annual Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Banquet took place on Saturday, May 4th at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. Before the meal, President Andrew Pingenot welcomed all of the guests and thanked them all for their support.

Flight to include 88 veterans On Tuesday, May 28, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight will launch Flight #51. Since the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight began operations in 2009, 50 flights have transported 4,506 veterans, along with their guardians to Washington, DC.