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FFA - June 5th, 2025 12:20 pm

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn Tuesday, May 20th, 11 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the State Food Science, Agronomy, and Ag Mechanics Career Development Events. The State ...
IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - June 5th, 2025 12:19 pm
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born May 23, is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be placed with a foster family until permanent p...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - June 4th, 2025 12:13 pm

At Tuesday's meeting of the Benton County Supervisors had at the top of the agenda, the topic of amending County Ordinance 37. Derek Marsh, one of the Assistant County Attorneys, opened the meeting wi...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - June 4th, 2025 11:47 am

The Vinton Public Library is holding a silent auction to raise funds for our adult programming. Thanks to the help of Cheryl and Donna, our quilt is now complete! Over a dozen local quilters submitt...
DYSART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - June 3rd, 2025 8:53 pm

We’re excited to invite you to be part of something fresh and inspiring—Maker’s Market on Main, Dysart’s newly reimagined craft and art fair, happening Saturday, June 14th on Main Street! Join...
BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - June 3rd, 2025 8:38 pm

We received multiple calls today from residents in Benton County. A message was received telling the resident that they need to contact the DMV in reference to an unpaid tickets/fines, or their licens...
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - June 3rd, 2025 12:07 pm

Stop into the library to check out our newest display, featuring award-winning artwork by local artist Victoria Humiston! Her piece entitled 'One Acre' just returned home after being featured in a ye...
SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY - June 3rd, 2025 11:44 am

The Shellsburg Public Library is excited to announce that an ADA-accessible automatic door has been installed to better serve all members of our community.Thanks to donations made by the following, th...
VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR - June 2nd, 2025 2:03 pm

On Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 a.m. the Benton County Supervisors will be asked to approve a land use change in Benton County. The address of the land change from agricultural use is the "southeast one-...
FFA - June 2nd, 2025 11:47 am

By: Co-Reporter, Bri DulinOn May 12th, 10 members of the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter participated in the Northeast District Food Science and Floriculture Career Development Events at Hawkeye Communi...