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Article Thumbnail. Izzie Birker handing a meal to a farmer as he pulls into the Tama-Benton Co-op.

V-S FFA Shows Appreciation to Farmers

By: Co-Reporter, Grace Schminke  On Saturday, October 22nd, the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA Chapter held its second annual Feed the Farmers event. Members began setting up at their locations around 10 A.
Article Thumbnail. Cindy Elwick, Stan Geiken, Bill Strouf, Jeanne Mann and Ted Mann stand next to the armillary installed at Evergreen Cemetery.

Cottage Garden Society Donates a Sculpture to Evergreen Cemetery

A few years ago, before COVID, the Cottage Garden Society was considering how we could contribute some beauty to the community. Several projects were considered, but we voted to make our first offer to the Evergreen Cemetery Board.
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Murder Trial postponed until February 6, 2023

The trial scheduled to begin on Monday for Tacoa Talley, in the murder of Jodie Bevans has been rescheduled until February 6, 2023.The order was issued on Friday after Talley's attorney, Aaron Hawbreaker filed motions to wave the request for a speedy trial and for the continuance late Thursday afternoon.
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Cobb Alley and who was "Cobb"?

It all started when I noticed the impressive changes in Cobb Alley. The Palace Theatre is working to make what was a drab alleyway into an eye-pleasing area.
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Bendickson arrested on criminal charges

Shawn Greggory Bendickson, 35, of Vinton, was arrested on three criminal complaints including Second Degree Sexual Abuse a Class B Felony,  Lascivious Acts with a Child, solicitation a Class D felony, and Assault With Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse an Aggravated Misdemeanor.
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Reynold and Republican Candidates make stop in Vinton

Governor Reynolds and other Republican Iowa candidates pulled into Vinton aboard Reynold's campaign bus on Tuesday afternoon. Amidst all of the usual talking points that one would expect from those on the Republican ticket, the candidates didn't fail to hit all of the hot buttons.
Article Thumbnail. FFA Members celebrate a fun day at Greenhand Fire-Up

FFA Members Attend District Conference

Each year Northeast District and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the Northeast district. Waverly Shell-Rock welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Northeast district on October  17th.
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Documents from the last century don't always age well

Last century, a letter ran in the newspaper supporting then-candidate David Thompson for the Benton County Attorney position. Sometimes we've made statements that no longer ring true today.