Bethlehem Lutheran Church Welcomes Everyone...Just one request

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 1, 2024 12:40 pm

Church splits are nothing new. But this one could be seen AND it's the easiest kind to fix. The only disagreement that Bethlehem Lutheran Church might have with attendees might be the appropriate way to enter the building.

Stars Over 70 Open for Nominations

WALLACE AND BEVERLY WINKIE FOUNDATION
February 1, 2024 12:17 pm

  Now is your opportunity to honor your mentors and role models! The Wallace and Beverly Winkie Foundation is accepting nominations for Stars Over 70, a celebration of those individuals in the Belle Plaine area who are at least 70 years of age and are leaders in their community through volunteering, working, or serving as role models.

Veterans of Foreign Wars 8884 Voice of Democracy Winner Announced

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 8884
February 1, 2024 12:04 pm

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8884 "Voice of Democracy" winner has been named from the Vinton-Shellsburg High School. Grace Stephenson received her local award from Post 8884.

Better Together offers T-Shirts and Sweatshirts to help support Rescue Efforts

BETTER TOGETHER ANIMAL RESCUE, INC.
January 31, 2024 4:35 pm

Get them before they’re gone! Thank you to everyone who has ordered Better Together apparel thus far! We have shirts available of every size remaini

Benton County Conservation receives donation from a local business

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 31, 2024 1:56 pm

Benton County Conservation received a donation of $25,000 towards the Wildcat Bluff Expansion from Frontier Co-op. Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op stated, “Frontier Co-op has been deeply invested in our communities in rural Iowa since our founding back in 1976.

It's a bird, it's a plane, nope, it's just the law..."

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 30, 2024 7:37 pm

So, should we keep recapping the Board of Health debacle? Oh, why not?Iowa law states that on boards, you must have gender balance when appointing members to the board.

Benton County Conservation thrilled with continued support!

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 30, 2024 12:33 pm

In the ongoing efforts to raise money to acquire the Wildcat Addition, Benton County Conservation has received another commitment as part of the Meyers’ Family Conservation Fund.

Pourville brings a Black Light Splatter Room to downtown for paint flying fun

VINTON TODAY
January 29, 2024 6:25 pm

Do you need a fun idea for the kids, something that they can do that will be memorable? You might take a trip to Pourville Art Studio and Gallery. Dandeena Schadle has created a new space in the Gallery for budding artists to enjoy.

Volunteers needed for V-S Concession Stand

VINTON TODAY
January 28, 2024 1:31 pm

Vinton Shellsburg students are going to be busy over the next couple of months playing their hearts out to bring wins to their teams. Adult help is needed to manage the concession stand.

Urbana Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Child

U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
January 26, 2024 9:25 am

                        A man who sexually exploited a child was sentenced January 25, 2024, to 30 years in federal prison.                         Michael Heinitz, age 20, of Urbana, received the sentence after an August 4, 2023, guilty plea to one count of sexual exploitation of a child.