April 2024 Veteran of the Month

BENTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS
April 21, 2024 11:58 pm

The Benton County Veterans Affairs office is pleased to announce that the Veteran of the Month of April is Urbana’s very own Dennis Henry. Dennis served in our Air Force from 1966 until 1970.

Norway Dairy receives Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant

IOWA SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE
April 21, 2024 11:57 pm

Cost-share grants will increase on-farm dairy processing and incorporate labor-saving technologyIowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 20 Iowa dairies across 12 counties have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants to increase on-farm dairy processing, incorporate labor saving technology, and expand the availability of Iowa dairy products for consumers to enjoy.

Vinton Shellsburg School Board Meeting FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Meeting

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 20, 2024 1:27 am

Published Meeting4/21/2024, 5:00 PMApril 21, 2024 FY2025 Budget Public Hearing Meeting Join Zoom Meeting 87290389391 Central Office Board Room 1502 C Ave.

New law closes gap in eligibility for veterans' benefits

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
April 19, 2024 9:35 am

By  KATHIE OBRADOVICH  Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Thursday that she said would help deliver services to military veterans and close a gap in eligibility for some Iowans with service-related disabilities.

Benton-Canton Shellsburg Fire Department adds New Truck

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 19, 2024 8:58 am

Earlier this month the Benton-Canton Shellsburg Fire Department shared some exciting news, the addition of a new truck to its response fleet. The new Shellsburg 650 met its new home.

Prom Grand March, Saturday, April 20 6:30 p.m. doors open

VINTON SHELLSBURG POST PROM
April 19, 2024 1:38 am

Please join us at the Prom Grand March on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium.  Doors open at 6:30.  We hope t

Premature Dissemination

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 17, 2024 11:11 am

At Tuesday's Benton County Supervisor Meeting, the usual business was conducted according to the agenda. On the agenda was to simply "Review and approve IPIB Agreement.

Difference Maker Recognition: Karen Ackman

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
April 16, 2024 2:02 pm

Karen Ackman, our food service director, has been nominated as the Difference Maker for the month of April. Karen's dedication and hard work have truly made a significant impact on our school community.

Urbana Residents Rally Behind Police Chief

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 16, 2024 11:45 am

There is nothing like picking on a good man to bring out all the mama bears and the folks that he has helped. Several Urbana residents have been quick to have the Police Chief's back.

APRIL 16TH, NATIONAL HEALTHCARE DECISIONS DAY

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 15, 2024 5:26 pm

(NHDD) WHAT IS IT? NHDD is a day that was founded in 2008 by a healthcare lawyer, Nathan Kottkamp. This was founded to provide clear, concise, and consistent medical information for one’s healthcare decision-making.