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Science, Soil, and Steel: VS FFA Competes in State CDEs

Jenna Grovert, Nora Grovert, and Katelyn Fleming participated in the State Agronomy CDE. 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 ...

Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in May

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...

County Dog Ordinance under discussion again in Benton County

A dog that doesn't belong to the owner can be seen in the DeLong yard before it attacked one of the cats on the property 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's Public Library holding Quilt Auction to benefit Adult Programming

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...

New Name. New Vibe. Same Small-Town Charm

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 Department warns of Scam

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...

Art by Victoria Humiston on Display at the Vinton Public Library

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 makes ADA Upgrade

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...

Wind Turbine Recycling in Benton County?

A screenshot of Destructable at work 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-...

Science, Stems, and Success: VS FFA Competes at District CDEs

Raine Wheeler, Ciara Dods, Kassidi Brunssen, Madeline Pingenot, Abby McKenna, and Kirsten Pettit participated in Floriculture. 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...
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