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Benton County in 6th place with the most Born and Bred Iowans
If you've lived in Benton County for any length of time, you soon realize that most everyone is related to someone you know, someone you went to school with here or your neighbor. And it's not yo...
Shellsburg opposes Landmark Recovery plans for Addiction Recovery Center
Updated: August 10. 2022The Board of Adjustment did approve the “conditional use” of the former Rock Ridge Residential Care Site in a 4-1 vote. Outpatient service are not part of the app... Two Individuals Arrested in the death of Palo Murder of Jodie Bevans
On the evening of August 3, 2022,
Deputies of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Agents of the
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation arrested thirty-four year old
Samantha Faith Bevans of... The Nuts and Bolts of the PACT Act
As you’ve likely either heard or read by now, the Senate finally passed a long-overdue bill for the expansion of Veteran’s health care resources and benefits as well as aiding Veterans exposed to ...
Frese Family (CNJ Farms) to be awarded "The Way We Live" Award
The Way We Live Award, sponsored by Pioneer, Iowa Farmer Today and the WHO BIG show, recognizes Iowa farm families who have demonstrated their dedication to agriculture and strong Iowa farm values. In... ONE ROOM SCHOOLS, A LOVED PART OF LOCAL HISTORY
Ann Cejka, talked to 20 guests at the Center Point Depot Museum July 31, about one-room schools in the hearts and happenings of our rural communities in the not-too-distant past.“We Iowans love our ... VFW Dept. of IA President & Post 8884 President Completes 1st Year of Service
Jeanette Henry-VFW Auxiliary President 2021-2022 has completed her one-year term as President of VFW Auxiliary of Iowa. Throughout the year Jeanette attended Auxiliary meetings, District meetings, ... Calling all Boomfest Vendors!
Boomfest is right around the corner! If you are interested in being a vendor for the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The event is going to be held on August 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.Antiques,... Summer Reading Wrap up Musical, "The Bear went over the Mountain"
Click here to watch the Shellsburg Library Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up musical. Many thanks to Teresa Drtina for leading the Summer Reading Program and all the volunteers who gave their time to ... Vinton Unlimited’s You Light Up My July final week Winner Logan WIlson
The final weekly winner for Vinton Unlimited’s You Light Up My July summer punch card incentive is Logan Wilson! Logan won $50 in Vinton Value Dollars! Congratulations Logan! Thank you t...