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New Things for Shellsburg City Park
The Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) obtained a grant from the Benton County Community Foundation for some upgrades to the city park. This spring a “funnel ball” game was installed behind th... New Kiwanis Park Shelter named the Keith Ervin Shelter
Matt Boggess, Director of the Vinton Parks and Recreation, spoke to those gathered on Sunday to dedicate the new shelter at Kiwanis park. He said, "I was sitting in my office and thinking about someon... Annabelle Newton Benton County Fair Queen 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair
Annabelle Newton became the 1st Runner-Up at the Iowa State Fair Queen Pageant on Saturday night. The 1st Runner Up will serve if for some reason the 2022 Iowa State Fair Queen, Mary Ann Fox of Mitche... Accident kills one injures another
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2022, a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Marion Schminke, 90 of Shellsburg pulled away from the stop sign heading south on 30th Ave. and into the path... E.C.H.O. and Iowa Abundant Life Ministries help those in need in Vinton
Victoria Fink is no stranger to serving her community. As a former pastor's wife, she has had experience finding and meeting the needs of those around her. She spoke on Tuesday to the local Kiwanis gr... Belle Plaine, Iowa Student Author Wins in Bushel of Stories Contest
By Kelly FossTwo Iowa students – a 5th grader from Farley and a 6th grader from Belle Plaine – have been named the winners of the second annual Bushel of Stories agriculture writing contest. The...
No email on Friday
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Iowa State Fair - Attend or watch the Benton County Fair Queen at the Coronation
Benton County's 2022 Fair Queen Annabelle Newton will be competing in the annual Iowa State Fair Queen competition, held during the Iowa State Fair.The queens from each county fair from all over ... Two area children part of the 13th season of the Kid Captain program at
Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready to kick off fall as the Kid Captain program returns for the 2022 Iowa Hawkeye football season. &...
Viva Las Vegas Brandon Car Cruise
The small town of Brandon celebrates its Brandon Days each year with fun for the whole family. The town gathers for a parade, and most gather at the park for food, fun, fellowship and all kinds ...