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Veteran of the Month Program to begin in 2023
Please take a moment to show your appreciation to a favorite Veteran (or two, or three) in your life by nominating them for our new VETERAN OF THE MONTH!! I’m ecstatic to get this new Benton County ... Holiday with a Cop spreads Joy to area Children
The Vinton Police Department with the help of the Vinton community were able to bring Christmas cheer to 85 local children. Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community Schools teachers chose the children w... Vinton-Shellsburg van involved in Cedar Rapids Accident
Two were injured in a crash that involved a vehicle belonging to Vinton-Shellsburg Schools on Thursday morning.The Linn County Sheriff’s Office reported that there were no children in the van when i... Vinton Leaders consider ideas for the City
Monday night the city council, and department heads of the library, water and sewer, streets, parks and rec, and safety all met to make suggestions for the direction Vinton should be taking. The ... Local Pastor Prepares for Serving as a Salvation Army Chaplain
A heartfelt passion to serve others. Many people might lay claim to that phrase. But for Pastor Brian Reeves, it set him on a path to further his skills as a pastor and chaplain. He states, "I have al... Benton Community FFA Members Earn Degree Advancements
Breck Coffland, ReporterOn November 20, the Benton Community FFA Chapter held their annual Degree Ceremonies and Family Night. This night is to recognize members earning their degrees through the Nati... Shellsburg Man Claims Big Prize In ‘The Perfect Gift’ Game
A Benton County man said he verified his win several times before he finally believed that he had won a $10,000 lottery prize. “I scanned it three more times, then I went back into the gas... VS National Honor Society holds food drive
The Vinton-Shellsburg National Honor Society is holding a food drive from December 14th through the 21st. Food is a human right There will be boxes in Lagrange's, Ehlinger's and the Vinton Public Libr...
HOLIDAY DONATIONS DOWN NEARLY 30%
Santa Claus made a stop at the local Fareway this week to help raise money for the Salvation Army. He encourages those who can to make a donation to help those in need. Holiday donations to area Salv... Santa visits with children during Breakfast
The annual Breakfast with Santa was held on Saturday with area families. The highlight wasn't the pancakes necessarily, although they were tasty, but the big event was the arrival of Santa. Each year...