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Prepare Grain Bins Responsibly Using These Safety Tips
Iowans are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and grain handling equipmentAMES, Iowa – As harvest season quickly approaches, Iowans are reminded to practice safety around grain bins and g...
V-S Food Service Dept. Receives Funding from Iowa Local Food for Schools
More Vinton-Shellsburg meals will be featuring Iowa foods thanks to a grant from the Iowa Local Food for Schools grant (LFS).The V-S Food Service Department has been awarded $8,000.00 to procure local... 2023 HousingIowa Awards Recognizes Anderson Creek Estates in Vinton
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized outstanding housing initiatives and leaders through the sixteenth annual HousingIowa Awards at the 2023 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids.... STATE AUDITOR SAND ALERTS SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES OF INCREASE IN SCAMS
State Auditor Rob Sand today alerted Iowa school districts and government entities to be on the lookout for check scams and fraudulent emails instructing them to redirect payments.“This kind of frau... Newhall Election Results
A special election was held this week in Newhall. On the ballot was the following.PUBLIC MEASURE A: Shall the terms of office for the City Council Members of the City of Newhall, Iowa be changed from ...
V-S FFA Members Attend the State Dairy Food and Cattle Judging Contest
By: Co-Reporter, Izzie Birker On September 8th, multiple Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members took part in the State Dairy Food and Cattle judging contests. “I would have to say some of my favorite pa... Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023
Vinton Police Department Log for Week of September 4-10, 2023All Charges are subject to review by the Benton County Attorney’s Office. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an a...
U.S. News and World Report on National School Rankings for area Districts
The U.S. News and World Report has released the National High School Rankings. Below is a side-by-side comparison of the information available for the three high schools that affect Benton County resi...
The cost of housing is going up in Benton County
It's not a surprise to see that the value of homes have risen in the last few years. Nor is it a surprise to see that the demand for homes too have risen. Benton County has been a seller's market for...
Two accidents in the area on Labor Day
Labor Day was not a good day for drivers in the area. Starting the day off there was an accident off of the 380 and 330th St. just over the Benton County line into Buchanan County near Brandon. T...