Shellsburg Couple Arrested on Charges of Sexual Abuse and Child Endangerment

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 24, 2022 4:23 pm

The Benton County Sheriff's department made two arrests last week of Jeffrey and Stacy Diveley of Shellsburg. JEFFREY SCOTT DIVELEY was charged with a total of 10 charges in several accounts involving sexual abuse of children.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL ONE-TIME PAYMENT

HACAP
September 23, 2022 1:31 pm

Around 12,000 households in Eastern Iowa will be issued a one-time additional benefit payment in September for those who applied for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) last season in the following counties: Benton, Dubuque, Delaware, Iowa, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington.

Vinton-Shellsburg names Haisman and Marzen as 2022 Royalty

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 23, 2022 12:09 am

The Coronation Ceremony at Karr Athletic Complex crowned their Vinton-Shellsburg 2022 Homecoming Royalty on Thursday evening. Queen Molly Haisman and King Gabe Marzen were crowned following the Homecoming Parade downtown and Pep Rally at the Karr Athletic Complex.

Class of 1972 Reunites for 50th Reunion

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2022 9:51 pm

The Class of 1972 held their 50th class reunion at the Vinton Legion Hall on Saturday evening, September 17th, 2022.  On the Friday evening before, they held an informal gathering at Berry's Bowling alley.

Wall Dogs mural of the Braille School on Display in New Location

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2022 9:40 pm

The mural created by the Wall Dogs depicting the former Iowa Braille and Sigh Saving School now has a new home. Formerly located on the south wall of the building located at 423 1st Ave.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab Receives CBJ Innovation Award

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 22, 2022 12:54 pm

 Jess Henkle, Director of VGH Nursing & Rehab, partnered with Kirkwood Community College for the Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 44 recognizes Vinton Lions Club

VINTON TODAY
September 22, 2022 11:33 am

Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 44 is now in the books. Each year the Vinton Lions Club has held a chili supper to raise funds for Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and have been doing so for 12 years raising enough money to have a flight named after the Vinton Lions Club.

Change of Venue requested for Tacoa Talley Trial

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 21, 2022 6:36 pm

Tacoa Talley, accused of killing Jodie Bevans of Palo in July of this year, has put in a request for a Change of Venue for his upcoming trial in November.

Benton Community School Bus Involved in Accident

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
September 21, 2022 6:02 pm

On September 21, 2022 at approximately 12:50 PM, the Benton County Sheriff's Department received a report of a two-vehicle accident at 23rd avenue and 76th street near Blairstown.

Top 5 King and Queen Homecoming Candidates Announced

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
September 21, 2022 3:05 pm

Queen Candidates (L to R): Molly Haisman, Kaelyn Pettyjohn, Annabelle Newton, Abby Davis, Brylee BruceKing Candidates (L to R): Paul Herger, Kail