Fisher Shares the History of Farmers Mercantile Hall

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 18, 2026 12:24 pm

Nick Fisher shared with the Local Kiwanis a bit about the Farmers Mercantile Hall that he owns in Garrison. If you'll notice, each month you can find both his ad and a article concerning the shows that are scheduled for the month.

Supervisors address Local Kiwanis

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2026 10:42 pm

Vinton Kiwanis hosted two of the Benton County Supervisors a few weeks ago. Tracy Seeman and Ron Tippett who spoke to the group discussing some of the county budget with the group.

Treasurer Smith Announces 2026 Unclaimed Property Day Results of $2.6 Million

IOWA TREASURER
February 17, 2026 5:08 pm

The 2026 Unclaimed Property Day went off without a hitch according to Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith. Overall, there were more than 63,000 website views to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.

Iowa set to elevate Extreme Animal Cruelty Crimes

VINTON TODAY
February 17, 2026 5:05 pm

The Iowa House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed HF 557 (sponsored by Reps. Samantha Fett and Carter Nordman). A companion bill, SF 2099 (sponsored by Senator Lynn Evans) advanced through its Senate subcommittee.

Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2026 11:57 am

According to arrest records from the Vinton Police Department, Nicholas Newbrough, a Vinton Post Office employee and his wife Kendra Newbrough were arrested on October 10, 2025.

Iowa Supreme Court reverses $3 Million Settlement in death of local man

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 17, 2026 1:00 am

One sentence in a courts ruling, takes away the settlement of a family in the loss of a Garrison man. "Decision of Court of Appeals Vacated; District Court Judgment Reversed and Case Remanded.

Shellsburg Public Library offers Event Room

SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
February 16, 2026 5:24 pm

Celebrate your graduate with us.  Shellsburg Public Library has an event room waiting for your grad party and much more.   We have seating for 66, ADA compliant, kitchen and a keyless entry.

Happy Presidents' Day!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 16, 2026 9:29 am

It's Presidents' Day, so there will not be a regular email. Only time sensative information is going out today. In honor of the holiday, I put information together, about our Presidents.

VSCSD thanks Community Pizza Makers for Making a Difference

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
February 12, 2026 5:29 pm

The Vinton Shellsburg School Board began the evening by recognizing Cranky Hanks and H2 Pizza as Community Difference Makers for their partnership in supporting elementary literacy through the Pages for Pizza program.

American Legion Post 57 honors members with 60 years of service

LUTHERAN LIVING COMMUNITIES
February 11, 2026 7:43 pm

On February 3rd, the members of Post 57 of the Vinton American Legion met at the Lutheran Living Communities Chapel to honor Marlyn Mayhew and Darrell Kenney for 60 years of consecutive membership in the American Legion.