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Blessed Hope Community Church seeking individuals who need a hand

Blessed Hope Community Church is preparing for our 7th Annual Faith in Action event!On June 8-10, we will be offering free labor services to complete projects in our community for those who could use ...

Gov. Reynolds Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials related to disaster response and repairs.   The proclamation is effective April 1 and cont...

Roundabout at Urbana to be closed beginning April 17

If you travel on Iowa 150 near Urbana you should be aware of an upcoming road closure. Beginning on Monday, April 17 until mid-May, weather permitting, crews will close the roundabout on Iowa 150 west...

Anderson Creek Estates Phase 2 will be open for lot sales this April!

Things are happening at Anderson Creek!  Anderson Creek Estates has released a plat map and other information concerning home ownership. Check out www.AndersonCreekEstates.com for the plat m...

VFW Shellsburg Patriotic Youth Essay winners named

On Friday, March 31, 2023 our VFW and VFW Auxiliary presented Shellsburg Elementary School medals and certificates for their essay winners.We also presented Shellsburg Elementary School with a certifi...

VFW & VFW Auxiliary 8884 Award Tilford Elementary Essay Winners

Our Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Auxiliary 8884) in Vinton holds an Elementary 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Essay contest each year. The 5th grade students are all at Shellsburg along with 3rd, and 4th gr...

Benton County Emergency Management warns residents of fast moving storms

The possibility of tornados, strong winds, hail and all the damage that comes with these storms are expected to arrive in our area this afternoon. Area schools are closing early to avoid having t...

Controlled burn on Wednesday evening causes motorists concern

Just the beginning of the controlled burn on the west side of the field. Residents traveling on Highway 150 near Urbana late in the evening on Wednesday night, saw flames, a lot of flames. The fire could be seen from miles away. The Urbana Fire Department was conducting a ...

Benton County Attorney's Office and Assistants share with area Kiwanis

Benton County Attorney Ray Lough, Assistants Tim Dille and Megan Hall shares what the work of the office entails. Benton County Attorney, Ray Lough along with his two assistant attorneys Tim Dille and Megan Hall spoke briefly to the Vinton Kiwanis Club. The three shared a little about their experience and duties ...

Vinton-Shellsburg Prom 2023 Grand March April 15

The Vinton-Shellsburg Prom 2023 Grand March will be held on Saturday, April 15 in the High School Auditorium. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is a free...