Shellsburg man arrested, charged with 1st Degree Murder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 1, 2024 2:03 pm

In a criminal complaint filed in Tama County Shellsburg resident, Huston William Danker, 27 was the second suspect arrested in connection with a 2021 murder of Ryan Roy Cooper of Traer.

Vinton City Council Appoints Recker to 4th Ward Council Seat

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 30, 2024 11:52 pm

The Vinton City Council heard from two candidates in their search to fill the 4th Ward City Council seat. The appointee would serve through 2025 until the next municipal election.

Former Benton Community Associate trial set for July

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 30, 2024 4:30 pm

Melissa Sherbon, 42, a former special education associate at the middle/high school of the Benton Community School District was arrested and charged with phone dissemination of obscene materials to minors.

V-S FFA Receives Several Honors at Iowa FFA State Convention!

FFA
April 30, 2024 2:55 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker  From April 14th through April 16th, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter went to the 96th Annual State FFA Leadership Conference.

NOTICE: Roadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
April 30, 2024 10:43 am

NOTICEROADSIDE SPRAYINGRoadside spraying will begin May 6, 2024Signs Available for Native & Wildflower PlantsNO OTHER SIGNS WILL BE GIVEN(2024 Program will be spot spraying only)Benton County has a Do Not Spray Sign permitting process that can be found in the IRM portion of the Benton County Website.

UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
April 29, 2024 1:47 pm

UPDATE: CLOSURE OF U.S. 218 IN VINTON NOW BEGINS ON MONDAY, MAY 13If you drive on U.S. 218 in Vinton you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may impact your trip according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Cedar Rapids construction office.

Roadway Safety Tips for Motorists and Farmers during Planting Season

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
April 29, 2024 12:00 pm

As temperatures rise, rural roadways will soon see an increase in farm equipmentPlanting season has begun with vigor, and it is crucial for motorists to be aware of safety precautions while sharing the roadways with farm machinery.

Power outage caused by lightning strike

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2024 11:54 am

In a conversation with Kevin Kirchner, the General Manager of the Light Plant he explained that the power outage in Vinton on Sunday was due to a lightning strike.

Operation Quick Find for missing girl

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 29, 2024 11:40 am

An Operation Quick Find has been issued for Alison Kay Harris. Harris is 16 years old and last seen on April 25. She is a white female 5'1" and weighs approximately 115 pounds.

Riverview Center works for those affected by Sexual Assault in Iowa

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 29, 2024 10:31 am

Amy Buckley of the Riverview Center, met with the Benton County Supervisors as part of an effort to bring awareness to April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.